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I retired in 85 and I was wearing the heavier weight BDUs as you were, same camo pattern. |
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05-19-2013, 07:23 PM | #22 |
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I found 4 more and one don't know!
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05-19-2013, 07:34 PM | #23 | |
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05-19-2013, 07:40 PM | #24 |
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2 perfectly pressed!
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05-19-2013, 07:41 PM | #25 |
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Sgt, Class A , WWII and Korea
Officer, Aircorps WWII Officer, Aircorps, summer dress, WWII Officer, Aircorps WWII, WWII Ike Jacket, Tech Sgt, two years in combat and a three year hashmark. I'll get back with you on the unit patches or you could go to www.military-graphics.com and see almost every unit that ever existed. |
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05-19-2013, 07:44 PM | #26 |
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05-19-2013, 07:50 PM | #27 |
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last one!
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05-19-2013, 07:51 PM | #28 |
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05-19-2013, 08:03 PM | #30 |
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You and Ed know your stuff! TKS!~~~Eric
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05-19-2013, 09:25 PM | #31 |
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The rank on the uniform identified as an Ike jacket is that of a Technician Fourth Grade (T/4) which was equivalent to a sergeant (three stripes,no rockers). An E-5 in todays Army
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05-19-2013, 10:15 PM | #32 |
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I could usw a WWII 101 Airborne Army dress uniform jacket for a special memorial display in our local museum to honor a soldier that received the DSC - if anyone has one.
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05-19-2013, 10:35 PM | #33 |
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Can you post one. Some one may have one and don't know it!!!! ~~~Eric
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05-19-2013, 10:42 PM | #34 | |
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If I were you, I'd have your museum director contact the head of the 101st Airborned Div Association with your request. I wouldn't do it personally, having the request from the museum director would make it more official. |
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05-19-2013, 10:46 PM | #35 |
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You can put together an M42 jump jacket, trousers and gear, good stuff that re-enactors use for under $500.00. You'll never find an original M42 jump jacket cheap..................
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Looking through my old grandpa's pictures, I have a picture of him with my grandma I think just before he was sent over seas during WWII. It looks just like the first jacket you were showing. The patch on the shoulders are the 8th air force insignia. I also still have his old IKE style jacket that he brought back from over seas. He took all the patches off and saved them. For what reason I dont know. |
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Looking at the old flight suit with the 8th air force patch on the sleeve made me remember a survival vest I have. Its got the 8th air force insignia on it. It is missing all the supplies that go in the pockets, but its still pretty cool. Even got a spot for your trusty old 45.
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05-20-2013, 07:43 AM | #38 |
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WOW !!!!!! A real Treasure!
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05-20-2013, 08:08 AM | #39 |
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My Father Served Time On The Thorn
Can you ID the patch!
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