Holding the Line, Advancing the Front: The 164th Infantry on Bougainville

DESCRIPTION

Packing List in order to portray the infantrymen of the 164th Infantry Regiment as they appeared in the Solomon Islands Campaign on Bougainville of 1944. Below are the required and suggested items and vendors to assist members of the 164th Infantry Regimental Combat Team. While the suggested vendors have various reproductions, in many instances original personal and field items are preferred. 

PACKING LIST

Individual Clothing

  1. Jacket and Trousers, Herringbone Twill - “2nd Pattern w/ High Waist Pockets” or “1st Pattern w/ Pleated Pockets”

  2. Jacket and Trousers, Herringbone Twill, Camouflage (OPTIONAL/ LIMITED)

  3. Undershirt, Cotton, OD

  4. Army Web Belt, OD3 w/ blackened buckle

  5. Drawers, Cotton, Shorts, OD or White

  6. Socks, Light or Cushioned Sole, OD or White

  7. Shirt, Knit, Wool, OD - “Jungle Sweater”   (OPTIONAL)

  8. Handkerchief, Cotton, White or OD or Civilian   (OPTIONAL)

  9. Helmet, Steel, M1, Complete OD Straps

    -Shell should be correct WWII Models with Front Seams and Fixed or Swivel Bails

    -WWII Helmet Liner- “Hawley” Fiber, High, or Low Pressure

  10. Cap, Herringbone Twill

  11. Hat, Herringbone Twill - “Daisy Mae”

  12. Boots, Service, Type II - “Russet” / “Garrison” - December 1943

    1. Boots, Service, Type III- “Roughout” - April 1944

    2. Boots, Service, Combat - “Double Buckle” - September 1944

    13. Leggings, Canvas, Dismounted M- 1938 (OPTIONAL)


Individual Equipment

  1. M-1928 Haversack Pack w/ Meat Pouch

  2. Pack, Jungle, OD    (OPTIONAL)

  3. 2x  Canteens &  1-2x Cup, M-1910 or M1942, Stainless Steel or Aluminium

  4. 2x  Cover, Canteen, M-1910

  5. Pouch, First Aid Packet M-1924 w/ Bandage

  6. Kit and Container, First Aid, Jungle, M-2   w/ Contents (OPTIONAL)

  7. Intrenching Tool, M-1910

  8. Carrier, Shovel, Intrenching, M-1910

  9. Raincoat, Rubberized, O.D. , Dismounted or Raincoat, Synthetic Resin Coated, Dismounted or Poncho, Hoodless, Synthetic

  10.  Spoon, M-1926

  11. Mess Kit, M1942 or M1910

  12. Identification Tags, Army on Cotton Cord, Metal Chain, or Beaded Chain

  13. Tent, Shelter Half, OD “1st Model” or “New Model” 

  14. Bag, Carrying, Ammunition (Optional)

Personal Items

  1. Brush, Tooth

  2. Tooth Powder or Paste

  3. Soap & Soap Dish

  4. Razor, Safety

  5. Towel, Huck, White

  6. Tobacco Products and Ephemera

  7. Pocket Knives and Can Openers

  8. Toilet Paper and Ration Items

  9. Insect Powder and Repellent

  10.  Mosquito Head Net

  11.  Books, Writing Paper, Pencils, and Mail

  12. 1x - 2x Jungle Ration Bags, Waterproofed

  13. Toiletry Set/ Drawstring Bag

    Organizational Equipment

  1. Compass, Lensatic, Luminous Dial, w/ Case- 1 per Officer & NCOs

  2. Binocular, M13 - 1 Per Officer and NCO

  3. Launcher, Grenade, M1 or M7 -  10 per Platoon (3 per Squad)

  4. Flashlight, TL-122 - 1 per Officer and Staff NCOs

  5. EE-8 Field Telephone w/ Leather or Canvas Case- 4-6 per Company

  6. SCR- 536 Hand Held Radio - 1 per Platoon

  7. Weapons & Their Specific Equipment

  1. Rifle, U.S., Cal.  .30, M1  “Garand”

    1. Belt, Cartridge, Cal.  .30, Dismounted - M-1917 or M1923

    2. Bayonet, M1905 or M1 w/ Scabbard- M1942 or M1

    3. Case, Oiler, and Thong, w. Brush and Thong complete

    4. Container, Grease, M1

    5. Brush, Cleaning, Cal.  .30, M31 (Bristle)

    6. Pouch, Web or Vinyl, Cleaning

    7. Bandoleer, M1, unmarked

    8. Sling, Gun M1907, Leather

  2. Carbine, Cal.  .30, M1

    1. Equipment Dependent

    2. 1 per Platoon

  3. Rifle, Browning, Automatic, Cal.  .30, M1918A2

    1. Equipment Dependent

    2. 1 per Squad

  4. Gun, Submachine, Cal.  .45, Thompson, M1928, M1 and M1A1

    1. Equipment Dependent

    2. 6-12 per Company

  5. Grenades, Fragmentation, MkII- OD or Yellow

    1. British NO. 36 Bomb- “Mills Bomb”- Company E is noted to have traded for Mills Bombs with the Fijian troops on the island.


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