Hello fellas,

A Thompson was more of a necessity. The japs carried simple gear, a rice bag, a bowl, water bottle, a machette, 60 or so rounds of rifle ammunition, some carried what we call prayer flags with them, those that were not wearing boots, wore a split toed rubber sneaker.

The officers and nco's wore a pistol belt, field glasses, and carried a sword.

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All the Best
Jack