Company K, 16th Infantry Regiment is based in Northeast Ohio. Headquarters is located in Canton, Ohio, but we have members across Ohio & Pennsylvania.
We are an authenticity based reenacting unit that prides ourselves on our level of authenticity when portraying the regiment in the field. As such we have an advanced Safety & Authenticity program for our members.
Nationally, we are members of the WW2 Historical Reenactors Society ( WW2HRS ).
All of our members are required to join the HRS as a condition of belonging to Co. K, 16th Regt.
Our current annual dues for 2004 is $25.00 per year, which entails your HRS dues.
With each membership, you will be supplied with a basic information packet which details what equipment is required by our unit. So please, before you go out and purchase anything, contact the Unit Safety & Authenticity Diretcor, Company Clerk, or Unit C.O. for this detailed list.
Below is a basic list of the required gear for Co. K, 16th Regiment.
M-1 Steel Helmet & Liner with correct Paint
M-1937 Wool (Mustard) Shirt & Pants
M-1938 Leggings (Regular)
Rough Out Service Shoe
Cut Edge 1st Division Patch ( No Modern Samples)
Kahki Web Trouser Belt
M-1928 Haversack
M-1910/1928 Canteen, Cover ,& Cup
Khaki Ten Pocket Ammo Belt
M-1 Rifle ( Properly Blank Adapted)
M-1905 Bayonet or Subsequent Modified Variations
First Aid Pouch
Period Correct Dog Tags
M-1941 Field Jacket
This is not an all inclusive lists, and is the basic for our Rifleman.
The information packet details a much more in depth description of each itme and what is required.
Two excellent sources for "Correct" gear is:
World War Two Impressions
&
At The Front
