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Go To Ground

To go to bed. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post

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Gun Plumber

Armourer, responsible for repairing firearms. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post

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Gravel Tech

Short for ‘Gravel Technician’ – infantry soldier, because of the time spent digging trenches. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post

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Civvies

Civilian attire; civilians. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post

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Ammo Boots

Ammunition boots, the black boots that needed to be scraped clear of the pebbles and then shone to a gleaming finish. Usually a built-up sole and heel was added at the recruit’s expense and along with that, a horseshoe cleat was nailed in place. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via […]

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Puttees

Long strips of flannel cloth in shades of khaki, rifle green or black, wrapped tightly at the top of ankle-boots or ammunition boots to provide support over rough ground. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post

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