Cpl Charles K. Thompson (602 W. Washington St., Summerville, Ca.) examining a captured Polish AK-47 automatic rifle during Operation Badger Catch. Cpl Thompson found the weapon while on Special Landing Force "Bravo" with "K" Co., 3rd Ba., 1st Marine Regiment. The rifle is commonly presented to enemy unit commanders and political officers. Photo taken on February 11, 1968 by Cpl Wolfe. ").

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