Helmet In Hand
a 508er poses in front of a Nissen Hut in Ireland
(courtesy Robert Linebarger) |
Albert Koch (l) and Unidentified Buddy
outside the Heddernheim apartments |
Harry Evans
and unidentified friends in Heddernheim |
 Regimental
T-shirt
sported by this unidentified trooper may help to place date and
location |
 Stone
Wall
reminiscent of Ireland is setting for two unidentified 508th men
(courtesy Robert Linebarger) |
Nottingham Pair
probably taken at Wollaton
(courtesy Robert Linebarger) |
|
 Two
Pals
man on left has Good Conduct ribbon and marksman badges so has been
in service longer but neither has jump wings yet |
 Purdie
"one of my best pals", according to Francisco Garza, man is believed to be either Pvt Clifton D. Purdy
(Co C) or
Pvt Harry D. Purdy (Co H) |
 Milton
E. Schlesener
initially thought to be from Co A has been
identified as from Co D, 505th. How or why Rex Combs had the photo
is unknown.
(courtesy Rex Combs collection) |
|
Who, What, Where
we have no idea what these guys, whoever they may be, are doing nor
what it is they are standing in front of, do you?
(courtesy Irv Shanley collection) |
 Stake
Holders
a sergeant and buddy cling to a pole |
 Unknown
Trooper
possibly from Co A, date and location unknown.
(courtesy Rex Combs collection) |
 Winners?
possible team photo as the man front, center seems to be holding what
may be a trophy. The only identified person thus far is
Thomas A. Shrout. Hq 2nd, Machine gun
platoon [standing, 3rd from right], |
 Leon
Linebarger
playfully hoists an unidentified buddy at Camp Mackall. They
may have been dressed for a pass into town.
(courtesy Robert Linebarger) |
