A tribute to those unsung heroes of WWI and WWII whose selfless sacrifices kept the world safe for democracy and ensured the standard of living which we now enjoy. This site is dedicated to the men who trained at Gallups Island and served as Radio Operat
German WW1 steel helmet. It was first tested in December 1915, and issued to all frontline units from April 1916 on. It replaced the earlier Pickelhaube (spiked helmet) which, being made of boiled leather, didn't protect the soldier's head from shrapnel.