USMC-RECON0321 Posted April 3, 2012 Share #1 Posted April 3, 2012 Hello, I just acquired this USMC Grouping over the weekend and haven’t done any research yet. All I can tell you is the older gentleman I got this from purchased it direct from the vet himself in the 70’s who was his neighbor at the time. The grouping includes the • footlocker, • Alpha uniform with cover and both the green and tan covers for the frame. • The Heavy overcoat, • Two belts. • Two USMC marked wool blankets • Steel plated bible with pictures kept inside it. • Other misc pictures • Spare buttons • VFW 32nd Encampment Dept of Ohio medal • Going back to civilian life booklet • Larger brass belt buckle? All the Uniform parts are named. The USMC presidential ribbon looks custom or is that normal? All comments are welcome. I look forward to researching this Marine. I will post plety of pics. Sorry for some poor pics, had to use the flash and it's not working out so hot. Thanks Troy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Teamski Posted April 3, 2012 Share #3 Posted April 3, 2012 Oooooh....nice! -Ski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted April 3, 2012 Share #4 Posted April 3, 2012 Very nice.A BS and PH.Not a common combination in the Marine Corps :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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USMC-RECON0321 Posted April 3, 2012 Author Share #8 Posted April 3, 2012 Trousers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timberwolf Posted April 3, 2012 Share #9 Posted April 3, 2012 Absolutely sweet grouping! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMC-RECON0321 Posted April 3, 2012 Author Share #10 Posted April 3, 2012 backside and belts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMC-RECON0321 Posted April 3, 2012 Author Share #11 Posted April 3, 2012 the steel plate / bible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMC-RECON0321 Posted April 3, 2012 Author Share #12 Posted April 3, 2012 Must be a girlfriend picture kept inside the bible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMC-RECON0321 Posted April 3, 2012 Author Share #13 Posted April 3, 2012 more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p2tharizo Posted April 3, 2012 Share #14 Posted April 3, 2012 A moment in time of a Marine in that footlocker. We can only imagine the times he grasped that bible and peered inside. Very touching, and though provoking. Thanks for sharing, and please keep us up to date on your research. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMC-RECON0321 Posted April 3, 2012 Author Share #15 Posted April 3, 2012 Thanks guys!! Yes the bible must have been with him every step. Very rough condition, rusted etc. The Metal plate has "May God Bless You" inscribed on the front but very faint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMC-RECON0321 Posted April 3, 2012 Author Share #16 Posted April 3, 2012 I just found one more picture in the bible. I wonder if this is him with some close friends or maybe brothers standing around a campfire? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMC-RECON0321 Posted April 3, 2012 Author Share #17 Posted April 3, 2012 They look like they are all in deep thought maybe pondering what is to come?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack's Son Posted April 3, 2012 Share #18 Posted April 3, 2012 A very nice trunk grouping. Complete and touching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMC-RECON0321 Posted April 3, 2012 Author Share #19 Posted April 3, 2012 Thank you! Can anyone tell me if the Presidential Unit Citation Ribbon is an upgraded version?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurt Barickman Posted April 3, 2012 Share #20 Posted April 3, 2012 That is a very nice group and as Ron stated, BS and PH combination is really cool! Looks like he probably made them all if not nearly all with the 4th Division; Roi-Namur, Saipan, Tinian and Iwo. Congrats. Kurt Barickman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teufelhunde.ret Posted April 3, 2012 Share #21 Posted April 3, 2012 Sweet! Finding unmolested truck groups are increasingly difficult! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMC-RECON0321 Posted April 3, 2012 Author Share #22 Posted April 3, 2012 Sweet! Finding unmolested truck groups are increasingly difficult! I agree, this is my first!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMC-RECON0321 Posted April 3, 2012 Author Share #23 Posted April 3, 2012 That is a very nice group and as Ron stated, BS and PH combination is really cool! Looks like he probably made them all if not nearly all with the 4th Division; Roi-Namur, Saipan, Tinian and Iwo. Congrats. Kurt Barickman Thanks Kurt, What would be my best source to research this Marine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo Posted April 3, 2012 Share #24 Posted April 3, 2012 Great group!! BR, Ricardo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurt Barickman Posted April 3, 2012 Share #25 Posted April 3, 2012 NRPC :thumbsup: Kurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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