Theorywolf Posted May 7, 2011 Share #1 Posted May 7, 2011 I just got this one recently. It is named to William P. Rooney. PFC Rooney was a member of the sixth Marine Division, 22nd Regiment. You will notice on the front of the scabbard the names of the Islands where the 6th trained and fought at Okinawa. The 22nd also had fighting experience at Guam and the Marshalls before joining the sixth. They were the only Marine division that was formed outside the U.S. and disbanded outside the U.S. They also are known for only one battle, Okinawa, like the 5th Marines at Iwo Jima. The president of the sixth Association also told me that the Division planted the last flag in the last battle of the war. I had the good fortune of contacting the president of the 6th Marine Association. He was able to find a PFC William P. Rooney who was wounded on Okinawa. I am contacting the Marine Archives in Virginia for his wound record. He was from New York and passed away in 1999. The Ka-Bar has the USMC on one side and Ka-Bar on the other. Nice parkerization. There is black paint left on the butt and I don't know if this was factory done or applied by the vet. Super proud to own this one! Cheers, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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tsellati Posted May 7, 2011 Share #10 Posted May 7, 2011 Congratulations on an excellent addition to the collection. I especially like the EGA pin on the scabbard's tip. You have done quite a nice job of researching the Marine that carried this knife :thumbsup: . Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sactroop Posted May 7, 2011 Share #11 Posted May 7, 2011 Beauty!! congratulations. :thumbsup: Some of my Mark2's have evidence of paint on the pommel. I've been told that there was a purpose in providing a seal from moisture between the tang and pommel. Don't know how true this is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayonetman Posted May 8, 2011 Share #12 Posted May 8, 2011 Just the type I like and wish I had it. I also have a 6th Division knife from a local Marine but he did not put his name on it this way. The finish is quite worn on the tip of the blade since he said that he stuck it in the ground beside him when he slept on several occasions. Congratulations on a great find! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theorywolf Posted May 8, 2011 Author Share #13 Posted May 8, 2011 Thanks guys! Actually he wrote in small imprint in cursive form, PFC Wm. P. Rooney, 6th Div. that is almost too light to read but adds to the history. Once I get his wound record I will send off for his full records at St. Louis. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunbarrel Posted May 8, 2011 Share #14 Posted May 8, 2011 I love it! :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunbarrel Posted May 8, 2011 Share #15 Posted May 8, 2011 By the way, this may be the Marine: ROONEY, WILLIAM P CPL US MARINE CORPS WORLD WAR II DATE OF BIRTH: 07/30/1925 DATE OF DEATH: 11/29/1981 BURIED AT: SECTION 4 SITE 3993 CALVERTON NATIONAL CEMETERY 210 PRINCETON BOULEVARD RT 25 CALVERTON, NY 11933 (631) 727-5410 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theorywolf Posted May 8, 2011 Author Share #16 Posted May 8, 2011 Hey GB, thanks a million. I will check this with the infor I get from the archive. I will check also on the social security death index. Could be the vet!! Thanks again! Mike Follow Up: Got him on the SS Death Index, died at 56 years old and lived in Nassau, NY, not far from where I bought the Ka-Bar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corpsmancollector Posted May 8, 2011 Share #17 Posted May 8, 2011 Mike, Just incredible, what more can a guy say? A great addition to your phenomenal collection. Will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Still-A-Marine Posted May 8, 2011 Share #18 Posted May 8, 2011 Outstanding knife and great history. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trubia26 Posted May 8, 2011 Share #19 Posted May 8, 2011 :w00t: ...that´s what I call a real treasure! (the EGA in the sheat it looks really nice) :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1944 Posted May 8, 2011 Share #20 Posted May 8, 2011 Mike, Thats a great addition to your USMC Collection :thumbsup: Thats a Very Nice Named Ka Bar Knife i like the EGA at the bottom of the Leather scabbard also Well Done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack's Son Posted May 8, 2011 Share #21 Posted May 8, 2011 The testimonials here are just great!.........these guys aren't wrong. You've found a real beauty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theorywolf Posted May 9, 2011 Author Share #22 Posted May 9, 2011 Thanks to each of you for the insights and kind words. I always rely on the insights of you to give me a sure feeling about what I have! Cheers, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSchlagan Posted May 9, 2011 Share #23 Posted May 9, 2011 That is a remarkable history tied to a very nice knife! Congratulations! Don. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theorywolf Posted May 9, 2011 Author Share #24 Posted May 9, 2011 Thanks Don! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catfishcraig Posted May 9, 2011 Share #25 Posted May 9, 2011 Great find.... :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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