Small Pack | Royal Warwickshire R

Small Pack

When an infantryman landed on the invasion beaches in Normandy, he carried ashore everything he would need, not only to fight, but to live and survive in enemy territory, potentially without resupply. This meant water, food, clothes, hygienic implements and the little comforts of home that made fighting in foreign lands more bearable.

In the field, each soldier would personalise his kit to suit his individual needs, with a mix of personal items and issued equipment. This was, for the most part, carried on a soldiers back in his small pack. Shown below is a set up for a D-Day/ D-Day +1 impression

1. 37 Pattern Small Pack

2. Rubberised Ground Sheet/ Rain Cape

3. Brown Enamel Tin Mug (White or Green is Also Acceptable)

On the reverse of small pack are two 37 pattern 'L straps' attached at the top and bottom of the pack, allowing it to be worn on the soldiers back and be attached to the webbing just above the utility pouches.

Contents of Small Pack

1. Small Pack 2. Issue Pullover

3. Spare issued socks 4. Cap Comforter

5. Issue Towel 6. Brown Enamel Tin Mug

7. Spare Issue Underpants 8. Folding Hexi Stove

9. Hexi Fuel Tin 10. Hexi Fuel Refill Tube

11. Tea Ration Tin 12. Boiled Sweets Tin

13. Water Sterilizing Tablet Tin 14. Preserved Meat

15.Emergency Ration Chocolate Tin 16. Cigarette Ration Tin

17. 24 Hour Ration Box (A) 18. 24 Hour Ration Box

19. Mess Tins (Pair) 20. Wash Roll (see right)

21. Rain Cape/ Ground Sheet

Wash Roll Contents

- Soap - Foot powder - Mirror

- Toothbrush - Toothpaste - Razor

-Spare Blades - Shaving brush

-Knife, Fork & Spoon

-Spare Leather Boot Laces

Additional Contents

A wartime vs recreated example of rations carried in the small pack focussing specifically on additional items issued.

1. Additional Service Biscuits (6oz, sweet)

2. Water Sterilising Tin (already mentioned)

3. Chewing gum

4. Emergency ration (already mentioned)

5. 2 Bars of Chocolate

6. Folding Stove (already mentioned)

7. Cigarettes Tin (already mentioned but in tin variation)

8 & 9. 24 Hour Ration Box and Preserved meat (already mentioned)

10, 11 & 12. Hexi Fuel Tin, Hexi Fuel Refill Tube & 24 Hour Ration Box (A) (already mentioned)