Word: pullen
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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...Sergeant Pullen, who rated the title of "tank commander," bore himself with appropriate dignity. Five years in the tanks had taught him all there was to know about them. "A good man, one of the best," his company commander called him (behind his back...
Staff Sergeant Aeuhl E. Pullen stood erect in his long, speckled Army underwear. Over this formidable garment he pulled khaki trousers, skin-tight below the knee, a regulation khaki tunic. He wore no leggings, left an expanse of white sock showing between his trousers and Army shoes. Over all he yanked dun dungarees and a warm canvas jacket, spotted with grease. On his head he set a heavy, padded leather helmet-the tankers' standard headgear. Around his neck he reluctantly strung a new gadget much hated by the Armored Force: a recently designed dust-mask, undoubtedly useful for preventing...