They Banned His “Hay Rack” Rifle — Until He Eliminated 9 Japanese Scouts in 48 Hours

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On November 3, 1943, Private First Class Raymond "Dutch" Vandermeer crouched in a muddy foxhole on Bougainville Island, facing a deadly problem. Nine Japanese scouts were advancing toward his position, and his Springfield M1903 rifle wasn’t precise enough for the long-range shots he needed. But Vand