However, none of us wanted to carry that much extra weight on our backs, instead, most settling for a single complete meal per day and extra cans of crackers, cakes and fruit to supplement their diet until the next resupply all stuffed into a sock and tied to the back of a rucksack. I was with the First Air Cavalry, (67-68) when we moved the whole division from An Khe to what eventually became Camp Evans, (we called it Tombstone, because we were camping in a Vietnamese cemetery) The first brigade of the 101st Airborne was under the operational control of the Cav at that time. I was a cold war veteran spending my 3 years in Germany, but we were issued them for field trips, alerts and exercises. Well, with aSTOVEyou made, right? U.S. Army photo One thing I remember about Cs was the fruit. Beans an winnies the best.ham and eggs always green no way I would eat it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I was an infantry radio operator with the 196th Light Infantry Brigade, Americal Division, located in the Hiep Duc. Potable water ( without iodine tablets mixed) was difficult to obtain in the field. The ham and eggs were inedible. Anyway, you made my day this morning. Lots of exploded food and they had to clean up the tail of the ship. WWII US Army Marine Corps K- Ration inner wax box ration Dinner ad vertisement by noviopera. And how did those taste?
1969 Vietnam Meal Combat Individual C Ration Spaghetti - YouTube I flew as a Crewchief on a UH-1C Gunship. ONE ORIGINAL!! PHU BAI, CAMP CARROLL, NAM 66/67. needs p38 please, thank you!my last original.took leave three yrs ago..jeep became stolen Used extensively during World War II. Where can I buy this rations ?I like this food too much. Usually the coffee, sugar and creamer had to be worked over with a bayonet pommel to reconstitute it into powder. I ate C rats in Korea in 1960-61, and in Vietnam 65-66. I considered serving with the US Armed Forces on countless occasions however I have an old skateboarding injury in my foot and ankle and hardware that came with it that ultimately made me decide to serve domestically. You could buy cases of beer and soda too. Moak got the drab olive can as a Marine helicopterpilotoff the Vietnamese coast in 1973. HI ED- nam 69-70- remember c-rats well. Remember chunks of pork with an inch of grease on top. When out on missions, infantry units were re-supplied with food, water, ammunition, clothes and other items by helicopter every three to five days. Non-smokers were known to swap the C-rats cigarette. But, Nuac mam still sucks ass! i was in from 1966 to 1972. i never ate a c ration that was younger than me. Its characteristics emphasize utility, flexibility of use, and more variety of food components than were included in the Ration, Combat, Individual (C Ration), which it replaces. C-rations featured options that included a variety of entrees, like spaghetti and meatballs, turkey loaf, ham and eggs, etc. Each meal was in its own cardboard box, which contained the individual items sealed in cans. Sold by kragsr4c07 in Great Falls Buy Now! the military mess kit also comes with a military fork, knife and spoon. Sounds like a lot of B S to me. My dear father was stationed in New Guinea as a U.S. Army medic during World War II, and from him I learned what C rations were. I found that these meals are easy and quick to prepare and they rehydrate []. guy came by and collected all our heating tabs said they caused cancer. I WONDER IF HE DIED FROM AGENT ORANGE. I just wanted to give you a quick heads up! Most of them were manufactured the year I was born, or the next after. I was the in house inspector at Granite State packing from 72 until 75. and more. From Sylmar, CA. A combination my Italian wife would cringe at. In 1966 during the Vietnam war Brig. You are describing a military mess kit, but they were not used by most GIs in Viet Nam. The heat tabs gave off exhaust like tear gas, which could drive guys out of a tent or bunker, so a little C-4 was just the thing burned hot and clean, and no danger of exploding because C-4 was a stable substance. Given the risks we do everything possible to ensure that overly aged rations are not consumed, said Lawrence Levine, a spokesman for the Defense Supply Center in Philadelphia. 1967 Vietnam c-rations box being opened for the first time in 43 years. Semper Fi. Fishing? I cannot tell you how happy I am to have stumbled across your post! Very well written and important for us who did not serve due to age ( too young) to learn about this, Excellent; This stove was satisfactory, but did not allow enough oxygen to enter which caused incomplete burning of the blue Trioxin heat tablet, causing fumes which irritated the eyes and respiratory tract. We called our can openers a JOHN WAYNE or P38 it had a small hole in it and we would put it on our dog tags. The menu is comprised of one meat (meatloaf, beef tips, chicken, etc), mashed potatoes, veggies, cake or pie, ice-cold milk, lemonade and steaming, hot coffee. It replaced the earlier C-ration, which it was so similar to . taste of C-rats in 1975 in basic training at Fort Polk La. Semper fi !! Kevin. $40 : VE-1124 Mortar carrier's shoulder pads, to support the metal barrel. I remember the first c-ration meal we received. Currahee. They Tried! Oh, the memories. $40.00 WW2 German Patronenkasten 88 Ammunition Crate $150.00 WW1 German Patronenkasten 88 Ammunition Crate $150.00 WW1 British and Commonwealth Biscuit Ration Crate $90.00 Great walk down memory lane. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. Semper Fi. Even then I ate one like an apple but the fellows that had been there longer made c rat stew and threw in the onions. I delivered beer to you guys. Helicopter Pilot. Ive also created a poll to help identify my website audience before leaving, can you please click HERE and choose the one item best describing you. My dog would not eat the ham and lima beans. Need Easy, Nutritious Food While Blacktail Deer Hunting. The ration was very heavy, weighing 5 lbs . I miss the guys I hope all are doing well. Since I didnt smoke, the cigarette 5-packs (except Chesterfields, which nobody wanted) came in handy for that.
How Hershey's Chocolate Helped Power Allied Troops During WWII Thanks for your service. from United Kingdom. Philip Morris K Ration Cigarette Pack, WWII Repro $ 4.00; Repro 1942 Lucky Strike Green Cigarette Pack $ 12.00; 1941 Repro Lucky Strike Cigarette Pack $ 12.00; Half and Half Tobacco Box, Repro $ 5.00; Zippo 1941 Black Crackle Lighter Reproduction $ 34.00; WWII Old Gold Cigarette K Ration Pack During the 1960s C-ration cigarettes were identical to the sample packs of four that tobacco salesreps handed out to the public. The C-4 was safe to use as long as it wasnt compressed or using too much at one time. Other then that, fantastic blog! After a formal retirement ceremony, dozens of friends and relatives joined Moak in the Pentagons Hall of Heroes as he opened the can to cheers. Old Marine. I destroyed my taste buds eating my Moms cooking. Find great deals on eBay for c rations cigarettes. Might you, or anyone else have an idea? 10 days later gulfort, mississippi.. jus lemme have a p38.. Moat says though he warned his children over the years not to touch his pound cake, he did let them eat some other rations when they were growing up in the 1980s, including canned spaghetti and crackers. I got my first Posted by webmaster webmaster has not yet written their Bio. The foil pieces are 1.75"x1.75" and 1.75"x6" in size.
'C-Rats' Fueled Troops During and After World War II son of the 2nd company president of McIlhenny Company from his experiences with C-Rations as a soldier during WWII came up with the idea to send soldiers copies of the Charlie Ration Cookbook filled with recipes for spicing up C-rations with Tabasco Pepper Sauce wrapped around two-ounce bottles of Tabasco Pepper Sauce along with a handful of a P-38 type can openers all in a waterproof canister. Abandoned my country, Vietnam, in 1975, but that did not make me hating them. USMC 2/9 DA NANG , DONG HA, The 1st Inf Div was not allowed beer in the field due to some previous incident. It was intended to be issued to U.S. military land forces when fresh food (A-ration) or packaged unprepared food (B-Ration) prepared in mess halls or field kitchens was impractical or not available, and when a survival ration (K-ration or D-ration) was insufficient. They have the following menus: Ham & Eggs Ingredients: 82.5% whole egg, 9.3% of pork, onion, herbs, spices, salt, E250, E621, E300/E301, dextrose. My favorite C-ration dish was created as follows: 1.) Never heard of that version before. Within shouting distance of us was a huge Marine Mess. A can opener (called both a John Wayne or a P-38) was needed to open the cans. I use to take chip BBQ beef and cut the lid open, set the lid back on top, put the can back in the box and light it on fire. As I remember our C rats were marked 1941 &42. if so, what was the dogs favorite meal? At times we actually had to buy cases of C-rats in Phan Thiet where there was a thriving black market. I do recall being thirsty. Since your audience is mostly nam vets, Id guess ALL OF THEM remember c-rats. The components of the MCI were the M - "Meat Unit", the B - "Bread Unit", and D - "Dessert Unit". It's one of the most celebrated feats of World War II: On June 6, 1944, more than 160,000 troops stormed the beaches of Normandy during the D-Day invasion . Due to health concerns, cigarettes were eliminated from the MCI accessory packs in 1975. In 1968-69 I ate c-rations that were older than I was. They were the best canned peaches Ive ever had. This stove was satisfactory, but did not allow enough oxygen to enter which caused incomplete burning of the blue Trioxin heat tablet, causing fumes which irritated the eyes and respiratory tract. Shop with confidence. Once I got some pancakes that had been stuffed down an elephant rubber. Enjoy! Tay Nihn..68 Nui Ba Din. When I was in AIT training, I can remember eating the fortified chocolate wafers made at the Wilber Chocolate factory in Lititz, PA. The only thing I miss was the instant coffee with the creamer and sugar. Anyone able to help me out? the outer layer of clear plastic is starting to delaminate from the brown plastic. "The bread was awful. I always made it in a c rat can. Smoking the local product might fool Mr. Charles. Ive often wondered since who made those peaches and if their product is still available. It smells good, Moak said as he put a handful in his mouth. [1] Although officially a new ration, the MCI was derived from and very similar to the original C-Ration, and in fact continued to be called "C-Rations" by American troops throughout its production life as a combat ration (1958-1980). Some of the guys cannot stand to watch me eat one. Missed the initial one 4 years ago. Ahh, comfort food in the middle of the jungle. Found four P38s still in the brown paper wrapping that I brought back from Nam in Dec. 72. Miss those soldiers from our lives deeply. Warrant officer. Three of us hailed a cab & that older gent stopped & bought us a six pack. They came sealed in foil . In the aviation community wed take a can of biscuits, poke holes in it, pour some JP4 into it, and voila a stove!! Love the pound cake especially if you saved the fruit cocktail and ate them together. BTW, I did some shows with Justin Wilson in New Orleans. when opening in Internet Explorer, it has some overlapping. Thought it was really good. I was raised on Spam in South Dakota and Minnesota since Spam is manufactured in Minn. To this day I enjoy Spam sandwiches!!
5 Bizarre Superstitions US Troops Believe About Their Rations Typical commercial brands issued in the cigarette ration were: Camel, Chesterfield, Kent, Kool, Lucky Strike, Marlboro, Pall Mall, Salem, or Winston. Life-saving use of rations! A must have item for your helmet display, uniform or gear. Meals such as beef stew, spaghetti and meatballs, chili and others were a wonderful diversion from the mundane canned food we were subjected to.
WWII Cigarettes and other 1940s Smoking Reproductions meal eggs always looked greenish . Each soldier was issued three boxes per day containing breakfast, dinner and supper. I was a high-speed radio operator (MOS 062) during the peacetime years 1955-58, after Korea and before Vietnam.
C-Ration Pizza - Vietnam Soldier Only hot meal was the last morning for chow. The only thing I find myself craving from time to time was the instant coffee with of course dry creamer and sugar although I think it was making it in one of the C ration cans that gave it that special flavor. I came from Landisville PA in Lancaster County that was only 12 miles from Lititz. A typical .
Beans and Baby Dicks, Ham and MoFos - Medium No heat tablets before Vietnam. Items; Share. In 1975 they stopped putting cigarettes in rations which raised hell with US troops everywhere. 2nd tour, NO problem, LOACH pilot and home every night if I didnt get shot down! Moak joked earlier this week that he hoped the can wouldnt explode. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. I got pretty good at stealing C4 to cook with , and those LRRP rations . I agree almost entirely with you assessment of taste and quality and preferences, with one exception: I was a combat photographer with the First Air Cav, and made it my personal mission to photograph an op from each of our original 8 infantry battalions , all of our artillery battalions, and the engineer and cavalry units, plus every company in the Aviation brigade. Doc Shyab. This brought back memories from 68-69 in the jungles of the central highlands. of my hand did not care about cut hand But mad till this day A couple of days later our friend David called and told us that there was a problem with the sauce. Yes they did in WWI, WWII and right up to Vietnam. My story is written in letter form with letters to the characters father, to Walter Cronkite and to some other people. Forgot to mention earlier that battalion sometimes surprises us during resupply and brings out hot food in thermos containers. I would like to extend a huge THANK YOU to you, and every single veteran for your honor, your valor, and for sharing what little you had with my father and our family. The ration had to contain meat, bread, canned fruit, and some kind of dessert. Ive been missing those Olive can food image and its opener tool. Division base camps and some larger firebases had staffed mess halls, serving three hot meals every day. in Nam and why I dont like fruit cocktail to this day.In the last part of my tour, it was pecan roll and coffee. They were pretty good .Carried a container of onion salt , and garlic salt for the C rations . Use the removed lid to cut 4 thin slices from the biscuit, toss the unused biscuits. Blocks of c 4 began to be available, this spared claymores. I remember having to eat my C-Ration meal cold because we were either on the move or rushed to leave in the mornings. There are several websites dedicated to US military combat rations that show all the brands. We already carried 4 5 quart canteens to keep hydrated until the next resupply. The Army also sends out a Sundries Pack or SP for each platoon, containing writing paper, envelopes, blue ink pens, foot powder, toothbrushes and paste, chewing gum, m&ms, Hershey bars, Almond Joy, Mounds, Three Musketeers, Snickers and assorted cartons of cigarettes providing us with many of the simple articles that helped make life a little easier. Read about all of these, noticed that none of you brothers mentioned using the tin of peanut butter as a stove. Upon further review it becomes clear that the lists of "things" have a much deeper meaning and carry an abundance amount of . Oh man, I love your story. Nuac mam.gag.
C-RATIONS - Brownwater Vietnam Veterans Gun Pilot, B3, the co co package. With this type of stove only half a Trioxin heat tab was needed to heat the meal and then the other half could be used to heat water for coffee or cocoa. Plate. Yes I remembered those olive canned food because my dad, VNs regime Officer before 1975, let me tried > canned of chocolate in foil, cake, peach, M&M, shredded pork ( ? Welcome back. Brand New. We never had cold meals. Water was critical. Voilatoasted cheese sandwich. Had to have Tabasco sauce for the C rats. It woul heat a bunch of c-rats. yes crissie it was a mess kit one side flat other side had two compartments and you had silverware so to speak. Should you have a question or comment about this article, then scroll down to the comment section below to leave your response. 3-1969 to Feb 1970. And in spite of all their faults, I do sometimes miss C-Rats, especially the Pound Cake! I was at Pleiku AB 67-68 and we used to open up the tin of peanut butter, take a match and light the top layer of oil, and it burned excellent!
Bay State Militaria - For Sale Hey me too other good ones were Beans and Balls Beans and Dicks Beef and Potato couldnt eat the egg thing spaghetti could not be cooked in the can, it would just rise up as a blob, cold top and burned bottom Ive got peaches, whos got the pound cake, I saved my ham & lima beans until we returned to the rear, then put the on the stove, boiling hot with a little hot sauce made me happy, Wow, how did we survive.
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