M42 - Coat and Trousers, Parachute Jumper Modified for Operation Shingle (Anzio)
The 509th is seen here laying out their clothing and equipment to have spray painted at the Naples School Yard, Italy prior to Operation Shingle (Anzio).
Larry Trevisan displays the reinforced elbows and knees with open tops to accept wool felt pads as desired. The elbow and knee pad pockets were made from shelter half material. The uniform and equipment is also camouflaged in zinc chromate green and flat black spray paint. Lt Col Yarborough outlined the need to reinforce the knees and elbows on the M42s and directed the unit to make modifications. These photos were taken to document his recommendations
This is the uniform of B Company First Sergeant George Fontenesi who returned to the US after Anzio and served as an instructor at the Parachute School. It is on display at the Airborne and Special Operations Museum.
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