13036 U.S. Marine with SCR300 Radio, 1944-45 K&C WH Twenty-three years after escaping slavery

Twenty-three years after escaping slavery

All armed with the L1A1 Self Loading Rifle

Officer’s uniforms were privately purchased and as a result the interpretation of theregulations allowed some latitude with many new uniforms cut in the latest fashion

C-47s towing gliders took off for Normandy carrying the rest of the medical personnel

13036 U.S. Marine with SCR300 Radio, 1944-45 K&C WH Twenty-three years after escaping slaveryAfter nearly two years of development, the backpack carried, battery powered, voice radio receiver transmitter known as the SCR 300 was accepted in 1942. It was described in the War Department Technical Manual TM0 11 242 as primarily intended as a walkie talkie for foot combat troops, giving it the nickname Walkie Talkie. It was first used in action in the Pacific Theater. Special precautions were taken with assembly to prevent failure in the extreme