Bag, Field, M-1936, OD 7, Kadin, 1944, Maj. Arnold Barben, Corps of Engineers, CBI
Genuine WWII US M1936 field bag, OD 7 canvas, manufactured by Kadin and dated 1944. Issued in lieu of the haversack to officers and other personnel such as airborne troops and armored crews.
Excellent overall condition. Name A.H. Barben and officer's ASN O-542189 have been stenciled on the flap.
Arnold Henry Barben was born on July 19, 1905 in Watertown, New York and joined the US Army on December 22, 1943. He went on to serve in the Corps of Engineers and deployed to the China-Burma-India theater of operations. A recipient of the Bronze Star, he was discharged on August 14, 1946 as a Major and passed away on March 22, 1978.
https://fr.findagrave.com/memorial/111198523/arnold-henry-barben
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