24th_infantry Posted August 7, 2012 Share #1 Posted August 7, 2012 A while ago I picked up a huge grouping from the estate of Lt. Col. Max Lapides. He was in the AAF Intelligence. Prior to his service he was a lawyer out of Yale who helped write part of Roosevelt's New Deal. Included in the lot was an invitation and seat card for FDR's 1937 inauguration. There is tons of stuff from this guy's military service but it would be impossible to show it all. I included pics of his discharge papers, the inauguration and Order of the PIR card and statue. For those who don't know the PIR is "pissing in the Rhine". I guess if you took a wiz in the Rhine you received this card and a statue. After doing research I found out Lapides was director of Operation Colorblind (AKA Magic Carpet). He was responsible for the relocation of Jewish refugees and stolen artifacts after the war. Sad that the family was not interested in these items, especially how this guy wrote part of the New Deal and was Director of a military operation. Just goes to show the generation gap and the lack of respect some people have for those who served. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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manayunkman Posted August 7, 2012 Share #5 Posted August 7, 2012 I think that the Advanced Section adopted the statue of Manneken Pis for their ancient and honorable order. The original statue resides a couple of hundred yards off La Grande Place in Brussels ( Bruxelles ). There are several stories about Manneken but none of them involve the Rhine. Many types of Manneken statues were made as souvenirs during the war. My favorite has always been the ashtray of Manneken pissing on a swastika. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigJohn#3RD Posted September 8, 2012 Share #6 Posted September 8, 2012 24th Inf, That is a very unique group, you do not see many LTC Discharge papers from any war but can be expected in WWII. It is good that you are the keeper of these documents as the family has no interest in them. Thanks for posting. Regards, John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacey Williams Posted February 19, 2018 Share #7 Posted February 19, 2018 Good evening - Max was a dear friend of my grandmother's for many, many years. He has family still living, and I am certain they know nothing of these personal items, and would be elated to know of their existence. What is the best way to contact you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted February 19, 2018 Share #8 Posted February 19, 2018 Good evening - Max was a dear friend of my grandmother's for many, many years. He has family still living, and I am certain they know nothing of these personal items, and would be elated to know of their existence. What is the best way to contact you? The member hasn't been on the forum since August 1st. Perhaps someone who knows his email will see this and reach out to you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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