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Post by 15thengineer on Jun 28, 2009 18:28:47 GMT -5
Hello all, Been a long time since I posted here last! Life has been busy with the birth of my first son this last May. So I have been away from the forum for a while........ Anyway, this weekend we had our event at Lyons Farm in Yorkville, IL as we did last year (See pics in my previous post on the subject). I must say that our group has grown quite a bit since last year! We had only 2 of us representing the Early War in the Philippines then, myself and my buddy Joe. This year however, a bunch more guys from our primary WWII unit (9th Inf. Div. US) decided to put together a Early War kit and come out! This year we managed to get 8 troops out! Including our member with his full auto BAR! We had another 2 part battle where we defended against the Japanese, and lost, then cleared the field while the Japs occupied our positions and then had the late war marines and army come through in the second part of the battle. Here are a few pictures of the men from the event, enjoy:
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Post by VeeVee on Jun 28, 2009 21:31:32 GMT -5
Congratulations! Your group has grown (as well as your family) Just in case... just for reference, the garand is perfectly fine for the 31st impression too. Maybe some of your friends may think of the rifle as the barrier to entry for an early war impression... they can use their garands too. Maybe next year there will be even more of you. Too bad you guys are in the midwest or this event would be right up your alley: pinoyhistory.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=upcomingevents&action=display&thread=995Congrats again! More pics
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Post by 15thengineer on Jun 28, 2009 21:38:42 GMT -5
Veevee
Ya, I know the Garand is OK.........and I told all my guys that too...but they all wanted and excuse to bring out their 1903's! Ha go figure......
I think we may actually be changing that sign next year to read "60th Coastal Artillery" instead of 31st Inf. since everyone wants to use the 1903..........
Ya, I wish the country were shorter across, or they would hurry up and invent a teleporter.
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Post by VeeVee on Jun 28, 2009 22:30:00 GMT -5
That's what I thought since I know you know the garand was fine for the impression. But they did have '03's. According to a 31st Infantry vet I know, they had a few '03's acquired specifically for counter sniper hunting. Congrats on an excellent display and attendance -victor
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Post by legionnaire on Jul 17, 2009 9:45:23 GMT -5
Great unit Guys! Eight guys put together. Mabuhay ang Thirsty first and may it grow!!! The battling bastards,no mama, no papa! Philip
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Post by indiosbravos on Jul 17, 2009 18:30:56 GMT -5
Great one guys......I'll be with a 31st next week end....Sometimes I thought about of putting a 31st band impression (I'm a Filipino)...
Lawrence
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Post by cplhawkeye1950 on Jul 18, 2009 8:38:14 GMT -5
Good pic's Would ya'll let a Southerner join up
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