Drill Halls to Army Orders: The 164th Infantry on the Eve of War

DESCRIPTION

Packing List in order to portray the infantrymen of the 164th Infantry Regiment as they appeared prior to departing for 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. 

2. PACKING LIST

Individual Clothing- One Service Uniform will be worn throughout the entire event. It is up to the individual which uniform that will be. The Wool Service Uniform or the Cotton Khaki uniform are all seen worn with both Garrison Caps and Campaign Hats. WWI Surplus pieces can be mixed in as well. 34th Infantry Division Patches are authorized but should be in the vast minority of impressions 

  1. Shirt and Trousers, Cotton Service, Khaki 

    1. At The Front

    2. WPG- Shirt

    3. WPG - Trousers

  2. Shirt and Trousers, Wool, Service OD

    1. ATF Wool Trousers

    2. ATF Wool Shirt

    3. WPG Wool Shirt

  3. WW1 Surplus Wool Breeches and Wool Shirt- Wool Breeches will need to be worn with Wool Leg Wraps (Puttees) or M1917 or M1938 Leggings

    1. Breeches- What Price Glory

    2. Shirt- What Price Glory

    3. Puttees- What Price Glory

    4. M1917 Leggings

  4. Undershirt, Cotton, White or or Civilian Style Undershirts

    1. At The Front

    2. Darcy Clothing

  5. Campaign Hat, M-1913 - WWI or WWII Models (OPTIONAL) 

    1. Blue Infantry Campaign Cord

    2. 164th DUI  (OPTIONAL) 

  6. Tie, Service - Black

    1. Black Service Tie

  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 or Cushioned Sole, OD or White

    1. Cushioned Sole - At The Front

    2. Lightweight- What Price Glory

    3. White- South Union Mills

  10. Wool, Service Jacket, Class A- “4-Pocket Dress Jacket” (OPTIONAL)

    1. What Price Glory

    2. Originals

    3. Garrison Belt for Jacket

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

    1. Service of Supply

    2. Amazon

  12. Overseas Cap,  Khaki Cotton or OD Wool - “Service  Cap”

    1. At The Front - Wool

    2. At The Front- Cotton 

    3. WPG- Cotton

  13. Boots, Service, Type II “Russet” or Brown Smooth Side Dress Shoe/ Boot. M1917 or M1905 Marching Shoe is OK. 

    1. What Price Glory

  14. Distinct Unit Insignia- 164th Infantry for wear on Headwear or Service Jackets 

    1. EBay for originals


Individual Equipment

  1. 1x  Canteen &  1x Cup, M-1910 or M1942, Stainless Steel or Aluminium- Canteen with Metal Cap

    1. What Price Glory 

  2. Spoon, M-1926 or M1910

    1. At The Front

  3. Mess Kit, M1942 or M1910

    1. At The Front 

    2. Originals

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

    1. My Dog Tags

    2. DogTagsNE


ADDENDUM- WWII Era Cots or period looking cots are authorized and encouraged. These can be easily had thru Facebook marketplace and other sources. Check with Leadership to ensure your Cot meets standards. Accordingly, WWI and WWII era Brown and OD blankets, Army Comforters, and period non-descript white pillows are also authorized. Both originals, modern variants, and reproductions are all available. WWI and Pre-War Army Laundry and Duffle bags and Footlockers are also encouraged. 

3. 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 mustaches are OK. 

4. ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT- All other equipment brought is up to your discretion. We would like to highlight early war gear including WWI and Interwar gear. Above is the highlighted MINIMUM every participant needs to pack. You will have the option to display gear, set up certain items at the event leader’s discretion. A pencil and notebook will be issued to every participant for use during classroom lectures and instruction periods.

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