Uniform Reference
Uniform Reference
We have had customers requesting information about what the US Army soldiers and US Marines completely wore during WWII. We wrote this page to answer some of those questions. Listed below are tables showing basic (non-specialized) descriptions of uniforms and equipment. Links are provided for those products we offer (if any). Please let us know if you wish us to expand this list.
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Regular U.S. Army Soldier Invading France June 1944, including Rangers. |
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Item Description |
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| Helmet, M1, Complete | |
| Jacket, Field, Od | |
| Shirt, CC, Wool, Od | |
| Trousers, Wool, Light shade | |
| Belt, Web, Waist, Light Od | |
| Undershirt, Athletic, Od | |
| Drawers, Cotton, Od | |
| Sox, Cushion Sole, Od | |
| Leggings, Dismounted, M1928 | |
| Shoes, Service, Reverse Upper, or Shoes, Service Russet |
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| Haversack, M1928 | |
| Belt, Cartridge, M1923 | |
| Cover, Canteen, Dismounted, M-1910 | |
| Canteen and Cup | |
| Carrier, Shovel, Intrenching, M-1910 | |
| Tool, Intrenching, M1910 | |
| Bayonet and Scabbard, M1 | |
| Pouch, First Aid Packet, M-1942 | |
| Dummy, First Aid Packet, M-1942 | |
| Mask, Assault | |
| Bandoleer, Rifle Ammunition | |
| Below items are optional. | |
| Jacket, Herringbone Twill, Dark or Light shade (Dark shade req'd for Ranger Impressions) | |
| Trousers, Herringbone Twill, Dark or Light shade (Dark shade req'd for Ranger Impressions) | |
| Vest, Assault | |
| Parachutist circa June 1944 (Operation Neptune). | |
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| Item Description | |
| Helmet, M2 or M1C, Complete | |
| Ensemble, Jumper, Parachute, Overlord | |
| Shirt, CC, Wool, Od | |
| Trousers, Wool, Light shade | |
| Belt, Web, Waist, Light Od | |
| Undershirt, Athletic, Od | |
| Drawers, Cotton, Od | |
| Sox, Cushion Sole, Od | |
| Boots, Jumper, Parachute | |
| Bag, Field, Canvas, Od, M1936 | |
| Suspenders, Field, Od, M1936 | |
| Belt, Cartridge, M1923 | |
| Cover, Canteen, Dismounted, M-1910 | |
| Canteen and Cup | |
| Carrier, Tool, Entrenching, M-1943 | |
| Tool, Entrenching, M1943 | |
| Bayonet and Scabbard, M1 | |
| Pouch, First Aid Packet, M-1942 | |
| Dummy, First Aid Packet, M-1942 | |
| Mask, Assault | |
| Bandoleer, Rifle Ammunition | |
| Typical Pacific Theater Regular U.S. Army Soldier. | |
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| Item Description | |
| Helmet, M1, Complete | |
| Jacket, Herringbone Twill, Dark or Light shade (M41 style HBT fatigues for earlier campaigns) | |
| Trousers, Herringbone Twill, Dark or Light shade (Dark shade req'd for Ranger Impressions) | |
| Belt, Web, Waist, Light Od | |
| Undershirt, Athletic, Od | |
| Drawers, Cotton, Od | |
| Sox, Cushion Sole, OD | |
| Leggings, Dismounted, M1928 | |
| Shoes, Service, Reverse Upper, or Shoes, Service Russet |
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| Haversack, M1928 | |
| Belt, Cartridge, M1923 | |
| Cover, Canteen, Dismounted, M-1910 | |
| Canteen and Cup | |
| Tool, Intrenching, M1910 | |
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Carrier, Shovel, Intrenching, M-1910 |
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| Bayonet and Scabbard, M1 | |
| Pouch, First Aid Packet, M-1942 | |
| Dummy, First Aid Packet, M-1942 | |
| Mask, Assault | |
| Bandoleer, Rifle Ammunition | |
| Typical U.S. Marine Corps. Pacific Theater WWII and Korean War | |
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| Item Description | |
| Helmet, M1, Complete | |
| Cover, Helmet, Camouflage | |
| Jacket, Utility, Green, USMC, P41 | |
| Trousers, Utility, Green, USMC, P41 | |
| Belt, Web, Waist, Light Od | |
| Undershirt, Athletic, Od | |
| Drawers, Cotton, Od | |
| Sox, Cushion Sole, OD | |
| Leggings, USMC | |
| Shoes, Service, Boondocker | |
| Haversack, USMC | |
| Suspenders, USMC | |
| Belt, Cartridge, USMC | |
| Cover, Canteen, USMC | |
| Canteen and Cup | |
| Carrier, Shovel, Intrenching, M-1910 | |
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Tool, Intrenching, M1910 |
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| Bayonet and Scabbard, M1 | |
| Pouch, First Aid Packet, M-1942 | |
| Dummy, First Aid Packet, M-1942 | |
| For Korean War add: Parka, M1948 Overshoes, Rubber, 5-buckle |
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| Typical Late WWII Era Regular U.S. Army Soldier in the ETO | |
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| Item Description | |
| Helmet, M1, Complete | |
| Jacket, Field, M-1943 | |
| Shirt, CC, Wool, Od | |
| Trousers, Wool, Light shade | |
| Belt, Web, Waist, Light Od | |
| Undershirt, Athletic, Od | |
| Drawers, Cotton, Od | |
| Sox, Cushion Sole, OD | |
| Boots, Service, Composition Sole | |
| Haversack, M1928 | |
| Belt, Cartridge, M1923 | |
| Cover, Canteen, Dismounted, M-1910 | |
| Canteen and Cup | |
| Carrier, Tool, Entrenching, M-1943 | |
| Shovel, Intrenching, M1943 | |
| Bayonet and Scabbard, M1 | |
| Pouch, First Aid Packet, M-1942 | |
| Dummy, First Aid Packet, M-1942 | |
| Below items are optional. | |
| Undershirt, Winter, OD | |
| Drawers, Winter, OD | |
| Trousers, Field, Cotton, OD | |
| Shoepacs | |
| Korean War Era Regular U.S. Army Soldier | |
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| Item Description | |
| Helmet, M1, Complete | |
| Jacket, Field, M-1943 | |
| Shirt, CC, Wool, Od | |
| Trousers, Wool, Light shade | |
| Belt, Web, Waist, Light Od | |
| Undershirt, Athletic, Od | |
| Drawers, Cotton, Od | |
| Sox, Cushion Sole, OD | |
| Boots, Service, Composition Sole | |
| Pack, Field, M1945 with Suspenders | |
| Belt, Cartridge, M1923 (OD#7 shade) | |
| Cover, Canteen, Dismounted, M-1910 (OD#7 shade) | |
| Canteen and Cup | |
| Carrier, Shovel, Intrenching, M-1943 (OD#7 shade) | |
| Shovel, Intrenching, M1943 | |
| Bayonet and Scabbard, M1 | |
| Pouch, First Aid Packet, M-1942 (OD#7 shade) | |
| Dummy, First Aid Packet, M-1942 | |
| Below items are optional. | |
| Jacket, Herringbone Twill, Dark (During warmer months) | |
| Trousers, Herringbone Twill, Dark (During warmer months) | |
| Parka, M1948 (For colder climates) | |
Just as a point of trivia, the following was cited from The Quartermaster Review May-June 1945, "Data compiled for millions of inductees shows the following to be the actual measurements of the "average" newcomer to the Army as he appears at the clothing counter of a reception center: 5' 8" tall; 144 pounds in weight; 33 ¼" chest measurement; 31" waist measurement. From the tariff tables showing the frequency of size issues it is found that the sizes most frequently issued are a 7 to 7½ hat, number 9 gloves, a 15 shirt with a 33" sleeve, a 36 regular jacket, a pair of trousers with a 32" waist and a 32" leg length, size 11 socks, and size 9-D shoes. These figures may be taken to indicate the size of the "average American young man."