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641st TD Battalion

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Here Melvin Davis stands by a jeep, which is parked in front of one of the unit's barracks. Courtesy of Shane Davis.
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A railroad bridge somewhere in Australia that the 641st was assigned to guard. Photo courtesy of Bryan Brooks.
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Reese Sherwood sits in the midst of a grouping of aerial bombs. Photo courtesy of Bryan Brooks.
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Reese Sherwood fires a revolver during his training at Fort Lewis, Washington. The gun looks like it might be a Smith & Wesson Victory model, which was first manufactured in 1899, with over 6,000,000 being manufactured over the years. During WWII it was supplied to a number of countries including, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa through the lend-lease program. It was also used by the United States military chambered in the popular .38 Special. Photo courtesy of Bryan Brooks.
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Reese Sherwood stands near the railroad bridge the unit was tasked to guard. The bridge can be seen in the background. Photo courtesy of Bryan Brooks.
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A photo of Reese Sherwood taken just after his recovery from Malaria or Yellow Fever since he reportedly had them both. Courtesy of Bryan Brooks.
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Reese Sherwood stands with what looks like a belt of .50 caliber ammunition. This was probably taken while stationed Australia. Photo courtesy of Bryan Brooks.
641st_Reese_Sherwood_with_kangaroo_in_Australia-3457
Reese Sherwood and another soldier play with one of the local kangaroos while stationed in Australia. Photo courtesy of Bryan Brooks.