Bag, Duffle, 1943, Albert Friedman, Co. A, 50th Signal Battalion, Normandy

Genuine WWII US Army Duffle Bag. Featuring a shoulder strap, this green canvas bag was larger and sturdier than the Barrack Bag and could be secured with a padlock. Manufactured by Fraser Products Company and dated 1943.

Good, used condition, complete with shoulder strap -- part of the snap hook is missing. This bag features an invasion code made up of three horizontal bars (red-brown-red) and various markings: number 42682, name Albert Friedman and ASN 32089465.

Albert Friedman was born on January 12, 1916 in New York City and joined the US Army on May 1st, 1941. He went on to serve with Company A, 50th Signal Battalion and deployed to Europe, participating in the Normandy campaign. He was discharged on October 15, 1945 and passed away on July 6, 2001.

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https://fr.findagrave.com/memorial/195096655/albert-friedman

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