Listed as a 1955, this has the hinged grille and front-fenders-with-angle-joint, suggesting it is a 1952 or early 1953.
https://portland.craigslist.org/clk/cto/d/kelso-1955-willow-jeep/7620305170.html
“M38a1 military jeep no seats bone stock 24v electrical. Passenger floor needs patch. Broken piston. No title. $1200”