DD387 - SMOKE BREAK First Legion- The Glory of Rome- Gaelic Warriors Johnson was released from active

Johnson was released from active duty under honorable conditions in 1942

So is it the workday ahead that induced her grim visage or is it perhaps misbehaving soldiers

the does hurl his axe

During WW2 the Marine Corps trained a small number of ‘War Dogs’ for service in the Pacific

A saluting NCO in service dress

DD387 - SMOKE BREAK First Legion- The Glory of Rome- Gaelic Warriors Johnson was released from activeBack in WW2 almost everyone smoked cigarettes and they were cheap, plentiful and supplied free of tax for the armed forces. This smoking 'tanker' is probably enjoying his favourite brand of 'smokes', Lucky Strike, in the distinctive red and white pack. Another of those very useful ammo cans helps balance the figure.