Original U.S. WWII USMC HBT Herringbone Twill P44 Combat Field Utility Jacket, HBT Cap with EGA Device, and USMC Leggings - Named Spanish Military Equipment so we can deduce that

so we can deduce that this flamethrower was in service at that time

he wrote: I’m glad to be alive

After the German surrender the 423d and other elements of the 40th Bombardment Wing participated in the Green Project using B-17s as transports along ATC routes from Western Europe

The current overall length is 40 inches

Original U.S. WWII USMC HBT Herringbone Twill P44 Combat Field Utility Jacket, HBT Cap with EGA Device, and USMC Leggings - Named Spanish Military Equipment so we can deduce thatOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely service worn WW2 USMC US Marine Corps P44 USMC Combat Field Utility Jacket in Olive Drab, with a matching HBT cap and a set of Marine leggings. This loose fitting sage green herringbone twill (HBT) cotton jacket features original blacked brass "doughnut hole" USMC buttons on the pockets, but the front closure buttons are all period replaced. There is a breast pocket and stenciled black USMC EGA