OT Sixth Army patches

Edward Tinker · 04-01-2006, 11:54 AM

I have a box of Sixth Army patches, came from my grandfathers. He had all kinds of things, was going through things in my basement and came across this one.

Not really a for sale ad, so didn't put it there, as I just want enough for shipping.... Anyone that wants one, send me $1.00 for a patch (if you want more, add $.50 each for shipping).

I literally have about a hundred or more of them. Here is the history on the unit;

Quote:

Worn from: 10 January 1945 - 1957.
The Sixth United States Army was activated in January 1943 at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Among other heroic feats, it is credited with the liberation of Manila at a cost of over thirty- seven thousand casualties. The six-pointed star refers to the number six, and the red letter "A" signifies army.

Campaigns: World War II (New Guinea, Bismarck Archipelago, Leyte, Luzon).

Decorations: Meritorious Unit Commendation (streamer embroidered Pacific Theater), Philippine Presidential Unit Citation (streamer embroidered 17 October 1944 to July 1945.

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Ed

Nomadr · 04-02-2006, 08:43 PM

Hello Ed,
My Dad (Tec 4) was in the six army! He was in from April of 41 to June of 45. I have his patch from his uniform and It's the exact same one. He passed away in 1979 due to complications to his liver. I always thought it was due to alcohol but I found out from my Mom (Army Air Corps S/SGT) a few years back he got a fungus infection from the jungle in the Pacific that was with him for the rest of his life, and took it's toll on his skin and liver.
You stated the patch was worn from January of 45. I'm just curious, what patch was worn before January? I know they had one that was just a red star. Was that the one?
I wish I got more info from him while he was alive, but I was just a kid and he really didn't talk to much about his time in the service.
Thanks for the great info
Bob

George Anderson · 04-02-2006, 09:01 PM

My Dad spent some time in the Sixth. He was commissioned from sergeant to 2Lt in 41 and transferred from the Phillipines to Panama in 11/41. Later fought from New Guinea to Leyte. Ended the war in Washington in '45 as a LTC. Died in '72 of heart disease complicated by a drawer full of malaria. He was a quiet soldier who brought only himself and some terrible memories home from the war.

My mother carried a visceral hatred for the japanese to her grave in 1986, fourteen years after my father's death.

Edward Tinker · 04-02-2006, 09:36 PM

Evidently they had a darker green background that was chnaged to "army green" later.

Geo, I can imagine...

Ed

Rod WMG · 04-02-2006, 10:33 PM

Even though I was born during the war it's hard for me to understand the depth of feelings against the (former) enemies. I understand the hatred, just don't have the same perspective to really participate in it.

I finally bought a Japanese car in '02. A WWII vet revealed to me that he could never have done it. His malice toward the nation was very much alive.

I don't condone the feelings those folks have, but it is understandable due to what they experienced and the propaganda of the era.

I have to fight to avoid such feelings against the Bin Ladins out there.

G.W. Gill · 04-03-2006, 01:37 AM

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06-17-2006, 03:32 PM

I know that this is an old post that I just read, but do you still have any patches left?

Please let me know...Bob

Edward Tinker · 06-17-2006, 04:01 PM

Bob, I have about 30-40 of them, I would be glad to send you one, but right now I am New Hampshire and will be for about 5 months, although I will be home every now and then...

Ed

Parabellus · 06-17-2006, 05:19 PM

Ed,

I would like one too. Please let us know when you will be home to send them so we can place orders. Thank you for making them available. I was attached to the Sixth Army while stationed at Fort Ord in 1969-70 after my year in Viet Nam. I lost track of my uniforms over multiple moves and Salvation Army donations.

Russell

04-02-2006, 09:36 PM	#4
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,966 Thanks: 2,066 Thanked 4,595 Times in 2,116 Posts	Evidently they had a darker green background that was chnaged to "army green" later. Geo, I can imagine... Ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

04-02-2006, 08:43 PM	#2
Nomadr Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 276 Thanks: 16 Thanked 28 Times in 22 Posts	Hello Ed, My Dad (Tec 4) was in the six army! He was in from April of 41 to June of 45. I have his patch from his uniform and It's the exact same one. He passed away in 1979 due to complications to his liver. I always thought it was due to alcohol but I found out from my Mom (Army Air Corps S/SGT) a few years back he got a fungus infection from the jungle in the Pacific that was with him for the rest of his life, and took it's toll on his skin and liver. You stated the patch was worn from January of 45. I'm just curious, what patch was worn before January? I know they had one that was just a red star. Was that the one? I wish I got more info from him while he was alive, but I was just a kid and he really didn't talk to much about his time in the service. Thanks for the great info Bob

04-02-2006, 09:01 PM	#3
George Anderson Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: VA Posts: 3,592 Thanks: 1,773 Thanked 2,531 Times in 788 Posts	My Dad spent some time in the Sixth. He was commissioned from sergeant to 2Lt in 41 and transferred from the Phillipines to Panama in 11/41. Later fought from New Guinea to Leyte. Ended the war in Washington in '45 as a LTC. Died in '72 of heart disease complicated by a drawer full of malaria. He was a quiet soldier who brought only himself and some terrible memories home from the war. My mother carried a visceral hatred for the japanese to her grave in 1986, fourteen years after my father's death.

04-02-2006, 10:33 PM	#5
Rod WMG User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: The Edge of Texas Posts: 514 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Even though I was born during the war it's hard for me to understand the depth of feelings against the (former) enemies. I understand the hatred, just don't have the same perspective to really participate in it. I finally bought a Japanese car in '02. A WWII vet revealed to me that he could never have done it. His malice toward the nation was very much alive. I don't condone the feelings those folks have, but it is understandable due to what they experienced and the propaganda of the era. I have to fight to avoid such feelings against the Bin Ladins out there.

04-03-2006, 01:37 AM	#6
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06-17-2006, 03:32 PM	#7
ironcross4148 Guest Posts: n/a	I know that this is an old post that I just read, but do you still have any patches left? Please let me know...Bob

06-17-2006, 04:01 PM	#8
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,966 Thanks: 2,066 Thanked 4,595 Times in 2,116 Posts	Bob, I have about 30-40 of them, I would be glad to send you one, but right now I am New Hampshire and will be for about 5 months, although I will be home every now and then... Ed

06-17-2006, 05:19 PM	#9
Parabellus User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SF Bay Posts: 195 Thanks: 16 Thanked 9 Times in 4 Posts	Ed, I would like one too. Please let us know when you will be home to send them so we can place orders. Thank you for making them available. I was attached to the Sixth Army while stationed at Fort Ord in 1969-70 after my year in Viet Nam. I lost track of my uniforms over multiple moves and Salvation Army donations. Russell