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What to Bring for GIs in the South Pacific
Article advises soldiers shipping to the Pacific to pack practical items not available locally. Suggests a hunting knife, metal small mirror, razor blades, flashlight, extra socks and swim trunks, rubber soled footwear, a washboard, and a camera with limited film. Warns: local shops charge high prices. old-timers may trade valuables for luxuries. keep fountain pen and wristwatch. Also notes mosquitos, Red Cross presence, and photos of home as morale aids.
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