Deuce extras. The small things in life.

[redcoat54th]

OK, here is a question for those who served in Vietnam.

There has been a lot of talk about paint and markings. What about the things carried in the cab and in the bed?
Local added items like: radios, flashights, grenades, rifles ammo and mags, maps, webbing, smokes, C rations, first aid items (in a white painted ammo can maybe?) personal pics, ammo cans, jerry cans, clothing items, playboy?, locally bought items......the list goes on.
I want to show my deuce decked out how it was. Your stories and input most welcome. Bob

 

[MWMULES]

Flag. Try emailing Eldon Holbrook, Home . This is one of his pictures

 

[drgreg]

A Monkey, my uncle had a pet monkey that rode with them in the truck. He passed away last January, agent orange caught up with him, we had his photo albums at the funeral and I would like to scan those pics.

 

[redcoat54th]

drgreg, A Monkey! Well thats a new one but I can see it happening. I have seen a few puppy pictures of Vietnam era soldier pets. If this stuff does not get writen down its gone. I encourage you to scan the pics if you can. Its all a part of your family history. If you look at a picture long enough you usually discover something new about people, places and things.
thanks for the input. Bob

 

[redcoat54th]

Thanks Mwmules. Eldon is from MN too. I will check out the book. All the best, Bob

 

[DavidB]

First; one hundred and six years in Royal Signals Op ?
To properly'' Kit " out a deuce with Vietnam gear consult the fine book by David Doyle.Warman's Vietnam War Collectibles many pages of photographs showing what was used.I have a couple of deuces I show with equipment on board it makes for some interesting conversations and helps pass the time spent with the shinny car crowd. You can get a copy from David himself, he is a member here.Good luck with your search .
DavidB

 

[redcoat54th]

Yes 106 years is a tad too long in any army! Should have been 1968, NOT 1868!! The older I get the better I used to be .
Thanks for the book tip, I'll look into it. Bob

 

[DavidB]

Again ; your math skills make me wish I could sell you a book,I could become rich.If you keep wishing you time away you will soon be Historic also,2968 ? Purely in jest!
David B

 

[redcoat54th]

Bugger, I was hoping to change it before you readit. Rats! Where was your pic taken? Mine was is germany 1972

 

[DavidB]

Vietnam in country 1968 Co B 4-4S&T Pleiku central hihglands.
DavidB

 

[jrou111]

I'd like to find a deuce with a "kilroy was here" on it.