Andimeshk Heat Warps Life for Desert GI Troops
Desert district in Iran endures 130 to 180 degree heat with night temperatures brutal. GIs work 0530 to 1300 packing for Russia, while KPs add a fourth meal. Heat effects include melted soap, liquefied vaseline, seared dog tags, and a unique lack of sweating despite relentless sun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andimeshk
Desert Hot Box
Kps
Barracks
Mess Hall
Russia
Joseph E. Dionne
Milton Kaplan
Peter Farkas
Edward A. Marusa
Edward G. Rice
Carl C. Miller
Dizful
Earth
Persian Desert
Ahwaz
Khorramshahr
Bandar Shapur
Johnny
Brazil and US Air Force Split the Training Load in Panama
In a Panama fighter squadron base, Brazilian air force officers and men receive three months of English based instruction from American NCOs and officers. Brazilians and Americans learn each other’s ranks, foods, and customs while sharing chow and duties. The aim is for Brazil to field a combat squadron as they prepare to join Europe-bound operations.
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Anama
Derek English
Clinton Carney
Los Angeles
Calif
Carney
Panama
Brazil
Europe
States
Lee Brooks
Chicago
Ill
Sergioe J. Valente
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Sgt. Burtt Evans
YANK
Esert
Iran
Sgt
John Hay
Noncoms
Cabo Do Rancho
Cyro Campos
John W. Noles