Reinforced M42 jacket

Photo Veste M42
Photo Veste M42

© Airborne Museum

M-1942 jump jacket reinforced on the elbows and hips pockets. This vest was worn by Private Joseph C. Fitt 1/505th PIR, 82nd Airborne, during the fights in La Fière, from 6 to 8 June 1944. Joe Fitt was killed on June 13 near Montebourg, and was posthumously decorated with the Silver Star for his actions in La Fière.

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