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Originally posted by Mark W. Tonner
Carman;
2) - RIFLEMAN was your Uncle's rank - in Rifle Regiments, Privates are referred to as Rifleman.
1) - regarding what he was 'wearing and lugging around' - somewhere along the way, I posted a picture of a Landing Craft of the "Rifles" on the run in to the beaches (I'll post another picture in a few minutes).
- he would have been carrying a Lee Enfield .303 Rifle.
Picture to follow shortly.
Cheers 
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Thank You Mark. I think I remember the picture you posted. The thing is I may be "seeing stuff" but not comprehend what it is I'm seeing, or whats tucked/hidden away under/on belts, bags, clothes, vests etc. Geoff answered alot of my "whats he lugging around" questions.
You know, soon I'll start seeing and smelling and hearing and tasting, feeling, all that those soldiers were ... it all comes to life so vividly with the details you people provide.
Thanks.
Carman