Continuity of MG capabilities; Vickers-C1/5-C6

[Colin Parkinson]

Yea I have a 64pattern ruck with the tray attached. keep at the cabin with a full jerrycan of water as part of our fire response kit. We used to have 51pattern packboard when I joined and I have an Olive drab large pack with a divided pouch for carrying 2 ammo cans.

 

[Kirkhill]

And for further enlightenment - Canada's seminal contribution to World War 1 logistics

The Tumpline

From halfway through to 75% through.

The War Diary for the 7th South Staffs for January 1918 contains the following paragraph in an Operations Order for relieving the 9th Sherwoods.

Tump Line Squad.
The Battalion Tump Line Squad (6 men per Coy.) under No. 41019 Pte. MILLER A. “B” Coy. will parade tomorrow at Battn. H.Q. They will remain with Battn. H.Q. whilst the Battn. is in the line and will be in possession of all available Tump Lines. Companies will render a nominal roll of these men to this Office by 9.00 am tomorrow.

Link

 

[Colin Parkinson]

Stylish outfit for the Keen MG carrier

http://www.ima-usa.com/original-british-wwii-machine-gunners-waistcoat.html

and so the Light MG guys don't feel left out (You will never complain about the Tac-Vest again)

http://www.ima-usa.com/british-wwii-bren-vest-skeleton-assault-jerkin.html