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A weapon(s), ammunitation, weapon cleaning kit, 1st aid kit, gas mask, a blanket, helmet, a few days rations, comfort rations (razor with blades, toothbrush & paste, soap, foot powder, gum and candy) often a change of socks, mess kit, poncho, canteen with cup, water purfication tablets, bayonet, and entrenching tool just to list most items issued. They packed about 60 to 80 pounds of equipment on their body going into combat.

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