A Passel of M1903s

Hardcase · February 15, 2011, 05:32 PM

Here's a photo of my Grandfather's company at Fort Monmouth, New Jersey taken in 1942. I believe that it is graduation from a Signal Corps school. Look at all those beautiful M1903s!

Gramps had been a Master Sergeant in the North Dakota National Guard and was activated on December 8, 1941. He accepted an appointment to OCS and in this picture was a 2nd Lieutenant. That's him in the middle of the three officers saluting in the front row.

James K · February 15, 2011, 07:19 PM

I think I heard one guy say, "I hope we get M1s before they ship us overseas."

I notice that your grandfather is presenting arms with the rifle, while the men on either side, either unarmed or armed with pistols, are giving the hand salute.

Jim

February 15, 2011, 05:32 PM	#1
Hardcase Senior Member Join Date: April 14, 2009 Location: Sunny Southern Idaho Posts: 1,909	A Passel of M1903s Here's a photo of my Grandfather's company at Fort Monmouth, New Jersey taken in 1942. I believe that it is graduation from a Signal Corps school. Look at all those beautiful M1903s! Gramps had been a Master Sergeant in the North Dakota National Guard and was activated on December 8, 1941. He accepted an appointment to OCS and in this picture was a 2nd Lieutenant. That's him in the middle of the three officers saluting in the front row. __________________ Well we don't rent pigs and I figure it's better to say it right out front because a man that does like to rent pigs is... he's hard to stop - Gus McCrae

February 15, 2011, 07:19 PM	#2
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	I think I heard one guy say, "I hope we get M1s before they ship us overseas." I notice that your grandfather is presenting arms with the rifle, while the men on either side, either unarmed or armed with pistols, are giving the hand salute. Jim