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Does anyone have old military pictures? I have some of my dads from Italy WWII

I have been looking for family members whose dad or Grandfather may have
been in the 88th Infantry in Italy. I have a slew of pictures, and they have
names on the back. I would love to give some to family members
I received a 2 scrap books after dad passed in 2008. They have every letter he
wrote to his mom, along with newspaper clippings, military papers,
and the photos.
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cherokeepatti · 61-69, F
I have a photo of my grandfather wearing his uniform in Europe during WW2 as a dough boy. Damn he was a fine looking young man
DogMan · 61-69, M
@cherokeepatti Yeah, some of the units did wear the old WWI doughboy uniforms and helmets
at the beginning of the war. My dad included. My dad was in a draftee division. He was on the front
lines, but they didn't get the good stuff. No sleeping bags, No winter gear or boots. Probably
why he got trench foot.
cherokeepatti · 61-69, F
@DogMan What were those legging things called that they wore that looked like wrapped bandages? My grandfather was wearing those in the photo
DogMan · 61-69, M
@cherokeepatti LOL, they were called....."Leggings" you got it right!