

Genuine WWII US Army M1936 field bag, khaki canvas, manufactured by Varied Mfg. Co. and dated 1942.
Issued in lieu of the haversack to officers and other personnel such as airborne troops and armored crews.
The rear straps have been covered with adhesive plaster in order to keep them in folded position.
Good, used condition; markings -AAA have been painted in red on the front, while name Walsh and officer's ASN O-381496 have been written on the back.
Maurice James Walsh was born on May 5, 1913 in Burlington, Vermont. As a doctor, he joined the Medical Reserve in June 1939, was inducted into Federal Service two years later, and went on to serve with 2nd Auxiliary Surgical Group in the Mediterranean Theater of Operations. He was discharged on February 2, 1946 as a Major, and passed away on August 8, 1990.
https://fr.findagrave.com/memorial/113250474/maurice-james-walsh
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