Camouflage Helmets of the 339th Infantry (Polar Bears)

[Rum Ration]

"These Detroit Doughboys, members of the 339th Infantry, returning to America today deny vehemently that their outfit had "gone on strike" a number of months ago, while in Archangel, Russia, as had been reported. None of them will ever visit Russia again they said. From left to right in the front row they are Frank L. O'Connor, William Staub, Charles A. Ordish and Robert B. Mosher: Back row Cecil Keller, John Charzanowski and  David Wilson."

 

 

[wrightdw]

Thanks for your post, a wonderful image, especially as the men are identified.

 

A descendant of one of the 339th men, Mr. Mike Grobbel runs the 'Polar Bears Memorial Association', I am sure you are aware of it.

 

http://pbma.grobbel.org/