American engineer using a portable water-filled fire extinguisher in Pietramala, Italy on 27 December 1944
U.S. Army Signal Corp photograph, Gift in Memory of William F. Caddell, Sr., from the Collection of The National World War II Museum
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365.Photograph. American engineer using a portable water-filled fire extinguisher. '27 Dec 44. 5/MM-44-32502. Fifth Army, Pietramala, Italy. 1980th Engineers Platoon, Fifth Army. For small fires this hand 'Indian pumper' is used with great effect and although small is checked daily as all other equipment to ensure smooth operation when necessary. Photo by Manson. 3131 Signal Service Co.' Pietramala, Italy. 27 December 1944
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Signal Corps photographs from the service of William F. Caddell, Sr. taken from the Fall of Rome through the end of the war.
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Pietramala
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44.167
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11.333
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