Australians See Every Uniform Except Roxy Usher's These Days
Reporter E. J. Kahn Jr describes Allied troops in Australia during World War II, noting diverse uniforms from Australians Americans English Filipinos Dutch and others. He details Australian officers insignia red lapel plumes tales of veterans from Greece Crete and North Africa and camp life with post exchanges outdoor movies and logs of mud and dust under the Southern Cross.
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Roxy Usher
Australia
Netherlands
Greece
Crete
Tobruk
Vna
G.ls
Paramount
E. J. Kahn, Jr
Americans in London Find Bumps and Bright Spots
US troops in London report rough riding on British bikes and pricey liquor while cabbies shortchange two GI’s. Canadians swap babies, Americans seek action with cats for rats. Red Cross service clubs offer meals and coffee. gas masks burden troops. clothing rules shift.
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London
House of Commons
Dieppe
American Red Cross
Edinburgh
Glasgow
Scotland
Belfast
Londonderry
Downpatrick
Castle Wellan
Kilkeel
Northern Ireland
U. S
Hftco
Ub S Nns
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Uquorr
Dexaid
England
Joan Taylor
Hawaii
Dixie
Brooklyn
Cobb Hies Clis G.k.'s
ESL
CPV