US GI WW2 M Unit-Ham

US Army WWII Lunch Ration - Ham Chunks

This is a reproduction of WWII rations as used by the US Army in the mid-war “Ration, 5-in-1” and its late war successor “Ration, 10-in-1”. Both were group feeding rations similar to the British “Ration, Composite”, which delivered food in master boxes aimed at feeding 5 men for one day, or, in the later rations, 10 men for one day.

Initially designed mostly for mechanized and motorized units as a feeding solution between the first 24-48 hours of action (during which K, D, and C-Rations were issued), and the establishment of regular field kitchens after action, these rations soon became a standard for most units.

While the breakfast and supper menus were designed to be eaten in a group setting (including some rudimentary preparation, such as heating canned meals, or sharing out portions of canned bread between squad members), the dinner meal (nowadays better know as “lunch”) was a “portable” ration. The idea was that soldiers may be more actively engaged in operations in daytime, when sharing food was not practical, so, each soldier received a 2-box lunch.

Box one contained accessories and a snack, such as coffee, beverage powder and/or bouillon, sugar, matches, confection/caramels etc., along with a can opener.

This is Box two , which contained a can of meat (in this case Ham Chunks), and a wooden spoon.

When combined with the so-called “Partial Dinner Unit," your US GI or Marine impression will be practically perfect.  

As with all of our reproduction rations, these items are fresh from the grocer's shelf and ready to consume.

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