#dday ohio

[georgecojournal]

As of this evening, I have booked my airfare to Conneaut, 2019. I am super excited to be a part of this event again.  My primary impression will be that of George Company, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division. For the beach landing on Saturday, my impression will be a 4th Infantry Division Rifleman. 

[georgecojournal]

A serious private on patrol. 

[georgecojournal]

Lets talk for a moment about wax. I used Paraffin Wax to make this m42 jacket look like it was treated for gas, as was the standard for D-Day. I used Paraffin, and spent about 6 hours applying the wax and the heat. This is the final product. 

[georgecojournal]

Waiting for the event...

[georgecojournal]

A picture of the beach, two days before the invasion. 

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Here is the rough map of our quarters. My tent was just off of Lake Road on the south side of the map.  (Pvt) Dan Nelson

[georgecojournal]

Here I am, dressed and ready for the USO Dance.