Mess kit diary

My father-in-law served in World War II and used his mess kit to record his travels in the Army. He didn't like to talk about the war but he went to reunions with his war buddies for over 50 years and counted them as some of his dearest friends.

[Valerie Chesney]

What a wonderful keepsake!! I feel they went through too much to be able to share the horrors they faced. I was very fortunate, I had 4 Uncles went to war & all came home!!! So pleased your father-in-law came home.

[Carol Wiseman]

A great piece of living history

[Jasmine]

What a special piece of history. Lovely shot.

[sally agnew]

Interesting piece of history :)

[Yeshanghai]

Lovely shot with a lot of history and stories behind it.

[Anna]

Very unique! Thanks for sharing the history. That is an irreplaceable dish.

[Danette Thompson]

Wow, wonderful image.

[Tari]

touching future family heirloom ~ war was hell for so many of those who served ~ can imagine the bonds they've formed are stronger than most.

[Denise (lyndemc)]

Such neat writing, even on the back of a metal pan. Ingenious way to record his travels and it's great that the kit is still in the family's possession.

[Gabrielle Snyder]

Lovely shot with an interesting history

[Chris K]

what a treasure

[Rosan]

Neat bit of family history there nicely captured!