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Was the aluminum litter in use during the Korean War?

May 21 2012 at 11:05 AM
  (Login DaveOHara)
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I downloaded images of U.S. Army litters, for some research I'm doing in preparation for an upcoming project and came across pictures of canvas and aluminum litters. Does anyone know if this type of litter would be appropriate for use in a Korean War vignette? Many thanks for any help. Best regards, Dave

 
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Gino P. Quintiliani
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No...

May 21 2012, 1:53 PM 

Up through the '80s and early '90s, wooden frame with canvas litters were still the norm. The aluminum ones with black mesh is a newer item.

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Thanks, Gino...

May 21 2012, 3:58 PM 

Let me try to post the picture I have of the litter in question. Its construction is o.d. canvas with what appear to be aluminum poles, feet, and cross pieces. There's even a red serpent insignia on the canvas.


    
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Trying to post picture...

May 21 2012, 4:02 PM 

[IMG][linked image][/IMG]

 
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Hmm...

May 21 2012, 4:37 PM 

That does look about the period. I have never seen that type. Cool find. Sorry I can't be of more help.

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Thanks, Gino

May 21 2012, 5:49 PM 

I've got other eyes on the target, so to speak. We'll solve it. Thanks for helping. Dave

 
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May 22 2012, 3:34 AM 

Yep WW II and most likely used in Korea

[linked image]

Scroll down for the dope:
http://olive-drab.com/od_medical_ww2_litters.php

And from USAMD:
scroll down to illustrations, figure 9

http://history.amedd.army.mil/booksdocs/wwii/medicalsupply/default.htm

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Thanks, Shawn!

May 22 2012, 8:04 AM 

Mucho appreciado!

 
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