7 AUGUST 1943
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In the am. the Bn Comdr (Lt. Col. George M.
Jones) announced an intensive training schedule included the
firing of all weapons, combat firing of all platoons,
bivouac occupied and booby trapped with live grenades. These
were Australian Grenade and they had a center metal core
about a quarter for an inch in diameter which shot out when
the pin was pulled and handle released. This program was
slated to end 16 AUG 1943 and according to the Bn Comdr was
required for each battalion to determine which would
accompany the 42d Australian Division on a problem. Capt.
Walsh, 1st Prcht Medical Officer, who had joined the 501st
Prcht at Fort Benning, left out for HQ 6th Army.
Gerry Riseley
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