Forged in the Pines: The 164th Infantry at Camp Claiborne and the Louisiana Maneuvers

DESCRIPTION

Packing List in order to portray the infantrymen of the 164th Infantry Regiment as they appeared at Camp Claiborne, Louisiana. Below are the required and suggested items and vendors to assist members of the 164th Infantry. While the suggested vendors have various reproductions, in many instances original personal and field items are preferred. 

PACKING LIST

Individual Clothing- Every man must have a Denim Fatigue Uniform and a Cotton or Wool Service Uniform (mixed wool and khaki OK) 

  1. Shirt and Trousers, Cotton Service, Khaki 

    1. At The Front

    2. WPG- Shirt

    3. WPG - Trousers

  2. M-1919 or M1940 Denim Fatigue Jacket and Trousers

    1. WPG 1919 Jacket

    2. WPG 1940 Jacket

    3. WPG Trousers

  3. 1919 “Daisey Mae” Blue Denim Fatigue Hat or M1941 HBT Hat

    1. What Price Glory

    2. WWII Impressions

  4. M1938 Leggings

    1. M1938 Leggings 

    2. WPG 

    3. Contact Jerry Lee for Early War 1938 Leggings

  5. Undershirt, Cotton, White or Civilian Style Undershirts

    1. Bronson

    2. Darcy Clothing

    3. Group Buy 164th Shirt

  6. Tie, Service - Black Cotton

    1. Service of Supply

  7. Army Web Belt, OD3 w/ blackened buckle or WWI Surplus Belt

    1. WWII Impressions

    2. At The Front

  8. Drawers, Cotton, Shorts, OD or White or Civilian Models

    1. What Price Glory

    2. At The Front

  9. Socks, Light OD or White

    1. Lightweight- What Price Glory

    2. White- South Union Mills

    3. Grey Wool - Wambaugh

  10. Handkerchief, Cotton, White or Civilian   (OPTIONAL)

    1. Amazon

  11. Overseas Cap,  Wool OD, Infantry - “Garrison Cap”

    1. At The Front

    2. What Price Glory

  12. Boots, Service, Type II “Russet”

    1. What Price Glory

    2. At The Front

  13. Distinct Unit Insignia- 164th Infantry for wear on Headwear. 

    1. EBay for originals

  14. 34th Infantry Division Patch - (OPTIONAL)

    1. At The Front

A. Individual Equipment

Individual Equipment - Given the nature of the timeline of the Training and that the 164th was a National Guard Regiment, WWI-Style equipment is generally preferred over later WWII production models. 

  1. M-1910 Haversack Pack w/ Meat Pouch

    1. What Price Glory

  2. 1x  Canteen &  1x Cup, M-1910 Stainless Steel or Aluminium Body/Cap- Must have Metal Cap

    1. What Price Glory

  3. 1x  Cover, Canteen, M-1910

    1. What Price Glory

    2. At The Front

  4. Pouch, First Aid Packet w/ Bandage, M-1910 

    1. What Price Glory

    2. At The Front

  5. Intrenching Tool, M-1910

    1. What Price Glory

    2. At The Front

  6. Carrier, Shovel, Intrenching, M-1910

    1. At The Front

  7.  Mess Kit, M1932 or M1910

    1. At The Front

    2. Originals

  8. Identification Tags, Army - Notched. These should worn with Cotton webbing or Shoe Lace or Early War Chain

    1. My Dog Tags

    2. DogTagsNE

  9. Spoon, M1926 or M1910

    1. At The Front

  10. Tent, Shelter Half, OD “1st Model” with Pins and Poles

    1. What Price Glory

    2. At The Front- 1st Model

  11. Raincoat, Rubberized, O.D. , Dismounted- OPTIONAL

    1. What Price Glory

B. Personal Items

General Vendors

  1. Brush, Tooth

  2. Tooth Powder or Paste

  3. Soap & Soap Dish

  4. Razor, Safety

  5. Towel, Huck, White

    1. What Price Glory

  6. Tobacco Products and Ephemera

  7. Pocket Knives and Can Openers

  8. Insect Powder and Repellent

  9.  Books, Writing Paper, Pencils, and Mail

D. Organizational Equipment

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

  2. Binocular - 1 Per Officer and Squad NCO

  3. EE-8 Field Telephone w/ Leather Case- 4-6 per Company

  4. Brass Issue Whistle- 1 per NCO

E. Weapons & Their Specific Equipment

  1. Rifle, U.S.,  Cal.  .30, M1  “Garand” or Rifle, U.S., M1903 “Springfield” or Rifle, U.S., M1917 “Enfield”

    1. Belt, Cartridge, Cal.  .30, Dismounted - M-1917 or M-1923

      1. M-1917 What Price Glory

    2. Bayonet, M1 w/ Scabbard- M-1910 or M-1917

      1. Most Bayonets/ Scabbards will need to be defarbed. 

      2. M-1910- What Price Glory

      3. M-1917 IMA

    3. 16 inch Bayonet, M-1905- Parkerized

      1. At The Front

      2. Atlanta Cutlery

      3. Originals are best

    4. Case, Nickle Oiler, and Thong, w. Brush and Thong complete

      1. Springfield Cleaning Kit w/ Correct Oiler and Brush

    5. Container, Grease, M1

      1. Sarco

    6. Tool, Combination, M3

      1. Early M3 without Brush- Originals

    7. Pouch, Web or Vinyl, Cleaning

      1. Case- SARCO

    8. Sling, Gun M1907, Leather

      1. Leather - At The Front

  2. Rifle, Browning, Automatic, Cal.  .30, M1918A2 “Modernized”

    1. Equipment Dependent

    2. 1 per Squad

ADDENDUM-Bunks will be available for every participant. You will need to bring correct Army issue pillows, sheets, and blankets. 

  • Wool OD Army Blankets- Easily found online or in most antique stores. Repros do exist on ATF but are the cost of 3 originals

HAIR AND GROOMING-  This is a warning order; additional information and illustrations to be posted before the event. Hair and grooming should reflect styles common of the 1940’s. Receive a correctly-styled 1940’s haircut within three weeks of this event. Participants will arrive with not more than 3 days’ facial hair growth. Trimmed regulation 1940’s style moustaches are OK.

We do want to make sure that men and women’s impressions are included in a historic, but also inclusive way. The main way that the men of the 164th Infantry interacted with women was through the USO. Impressions of USO Hostesses are welcome. Your main responsibility will be in helping with behind the scenes operations and also helping to put on after hours entertainment on Saturday evening. Families from North Dakota were also known to have come to Camp Claiborne during this period and that is also a welcome impression. 


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