Image description: "Norman taken in Aug. 1943, while on furlough." This home leave took place prior to his arrival at Fort Ord in California, where he joined up with the rest of the 593rd Engineer Boat and Shore Regiment for specialized training prior to disembarking for New Guinea the following January. Note his snazzy "bloused" trousers, the height of G.I. fashion. (Personal collection of Norman Nigh.)