Equipment Information
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Web Equipment
Web gear should be of the P37 pattern, with brass hardware. The following
web gear should be
carried by all soldiers in the field:
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Small pack with shoulder straps
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Large pack with long straps
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2 snap closure Bren pouches
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Web gear suspenders
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Web belt
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Canteen with skeleton carrying straps (may also be worn on spare suspender
strap over shoulder for easier access). Sleeve canteen holder may also be used. Regulation practice early in
the war was to carry canteen in small pack. An extra canteen would be a
good idea, particularly in warm weather.
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Entrenching tool (handle with mine probe bayonet attachment only to be
used in 1944-45 scenarios)
Also kept in the e-tool carrier:
- shoe polish/dubbin
- small shoe brush
- rag
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Respirator bag: MkVI, MkVII, or light service respirator haversack.
Respirator itself is not required, but would be a nice touch, as there
was a great concern that the Germans would use gas, particularly near the
end of the war. Respirator bags, however, were regularly worn to carry
other gear.
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Items in haversack (small pack)
The following items should be carried in the pack when in the field.
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Ground sheet/ rain cape (Dutch rain capes may be used)
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mess tin
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cooker and fuel
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housewife (sewing and repair supplies)
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soft cap with badge
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1 Ration
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Enamel mug (either brown or white; not speckleware)
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toiletry roll containing:
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knife, fork, and spoon
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shaving brush
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soap (and soap box)
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spare shoe laces
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soap
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razor (issue or private purchase) and blades
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comb (wood, horn, or rubber)
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toothbrush
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toothpaste/ tooth powder
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mirror
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small towel
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knife, fork, spoon (In many cases, infantry just carried a spoon.)
Barracks Equipment
When in barracks, you should have the following items:
- Gray wool blanket(s)
- Pillow and white case (optional)
- Two white flat sheets
- Towel
- Lock for locker
Other items
There are many, many items that were issued or otherwise procured by infantry
troops during the war.
The following items are included in a short list of the many assorted
additional items an infantry soldier may have been issued or otherwise
obtained:
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First field dressing , to be carried in dressing pocket
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Shell dressing , to be carried in helmet net or elsewhere
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General Service Shovel (highly recommended. Standing order of the
section is "Dig or die.")
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Personal documents and identification (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED)
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Identity discs with name, service number and religion
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Army Book 64 pay book
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