Last week I found a US Army issue water bottle on the bluffs in Sector Easy White on Omaha Beach here in Normandy, but although it's in pristeen condition (considering it's been buried for 60+ years) and even still has the cork in the cap, it's marked "U.S.", below that, "L.F.& C" and below that "1918". Considering the nearest fighting to Normandy during World War One was about 400 miles away, my question is Were the US Army issuing World War One Surplus Water bottles to the troops in World War Two, most specifically, can anyone tell me what Canteens the 29th Infantry Divison were issued with in 1944 (I know that's a very long shot)?Thanks in advance to any help given.

Having seen my replies, yes, sorry, there's no Easy White sector on Omaha. Dog White is what I meant to write. Beween Exits Dog 1 (Vierville sur Mer) and Dog 3 (Les Moulins) where a mix of A Coy, F Coy and G Coy of the 116 Regiment of 29th Division made it up the bluffs before cutting accross West to Vierville is where I found it. About ten feet from the top of the bluff.

There is no Easy White sector on Omaha.

Is it possible you meant Dog White Sector? Perhaps Easy Red Sector?

Edit: Yeah, same picture I was looking at earlier. Seems my browser did not get the picture up fast enough.

Not sure if this will help you any:

http://www.olive-drab.com/od_soldiers_gear_canteen.php

This one has a bit of info on WWI messkits.
http://glennhyatt.com/messgear/messgeare.htm

When my uncle shipped with the 34th ID in 1942, everyone in his unit had WW1 kit. I can't really speak for the 29th on D-Day, but I imagine there was at least a few WW1 canteens still being used by the troops.

Hell, I was issued a canteen cover that was dated 1921 during basic. I mailed that home and said I lost it during a FTX.

The Army works on this simple idea. "Just because it's old doesn't mean it's useless."

so okay... is it for sale? 8) hehe

No, it's part of my WWII collection.

I'm sorry. What's FTX stands for?

Do you have a picture of it edrob357?

Originally Posted by 5.56X45mm

No, it's part of my WWII collection.

heh, I meant that to our friend the tipic starter 8)