(Individual First-Aid, Jungle Kit, M-1 – period 1942-1944 – the parts illustrated above are from the collection of Alain Batens)

From L to R and horizontally: 1 X Khaki Canvas Pouch w/Cotton Ties, 1 X Insect Repellent, 1 X Frazer’s Solution (empty), 2 X Water Purification Tablets, 2 X Atabrine Tablets, 1 X Foot Powder, 1 X Iodine, 1 X Adhesive Plaster, 1 X Packet Sulfadiazine Tablets, 1 X Adhesive Gauze Bandage w/16 Stickbands, 2 X Aspirin Tablets, 1 X Small First-Aid Dressing (please note use of Glass Bottles & Glass and Hard Rubber Vials)

NOTE: this kit is supplied to each soldier in jungle areas, it is carried in a compartment of the jungle pack (waterproof rucksack) . The 1st pattern kit is made out of lightweight khaki canvas and can be rolled-up for easy stowing . It is rectangular in shape, contains 17 separate compartments, and closes with cotton ties .

CONTENTS:

1 X Insect, Repellent, 2 Oz. (item #9120105)

1 X Frazer’s Solution (1 Oz., for athlete’s foot) (item #91098)

2 X Halazone, Water Purification, Tablet, 100 Tablets (item #9121810)

2 X Atabrine, Tablet, 30 Tablets (item #10845)

1 X Foot Powder, 2 Oz. (item #91096)

2 X Iodine, 2 cc (item #91118)

1 X Plaster, Adhesive, Spool (1-in x 5 yds) (item #20340)

1 X Sulfadiazine, Tablet, 8 Tablets (item #91204)

1 X Bandage, Gauze, Adhesive, White, 16 Stickbands (1" x 3") (item #92000)

2 X Acid, Acetylsalicylic, Tablet, 24 Tablets (item #91015)

1 X Dressing, First Aid, Small (item #92060)

1 X Sodium, Chloride, Tablet, 100 Salt Tablets (item #91202)

NOTE: Later modifications probably entailed replacement of certain items by others . The above kit was later replaced (1943-44) by an olive drab canvas model 2nd pattern, which hooked into the individual’s belt (more accessible), i.e. the Kit, Jungle, Medical, Individual, M-2, item #97109 (w/different contents of course) .

Above kit was manufactured by Davis Emergency Equipment Co. Inc.

FM 21-11 First Aid For Soldiers April 7, 1943 states … this kit is supplied to each soldier in jungle areas …