uplandmod Posted August 23, 2012 Share #1 Posted August 23, 2012 I don't know about ebay but in the last few weeks there has been dozens of service coats listed. Trolling ebay last night and I came across this Buy It Now auction of a WWII USMC Service coat. Turns out this marine was a cook in Company C 2nd 155MM Howitzer Battalion which served at the battle of Iwo Jima. According to Amphibious Epic the 2nd Howitzer was attached to the 5th Marine Division during the battle landing at Red Beach. Company C was the only Company from the 2nd Howitzer to land and get in position supporting the 5th Marine Division on the first few days of the landing. What is historic about their landing was they were brought to Iwo on LST-779, the ship that provided the 2nd flag for the historic flag raising on Mt Suribachi. Looks like the FMF patch and rank were taken off the jacket, so it looks like another restoration project. Looking forward to getting the records on this one. Leonardo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uplandmod Posted February 19, 2014 Author Share #2 Posted February 19, 2014 To the Top for Iwo Jima Feb 19th, This jacket has been restored, I will post a photo of the completed coat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
78CARg Posted February 20, 2014 Share #3 Posted February 20, 2014 Amazing find, I cant wait to see the finished product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uplandmod Posted February 20, 2014 Author Share #4 Posted February 20, 2014 Here you go, I still need to find all original ribbons and put his shooting badge on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
78CARg Posted February 20, 2014 Share #5 Posted February 20, 2014 Great job! It looks amazing. A wonderful tribute to the man who wore it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
American Heritage Posted February 20, 2014 Share #6 Posted February 20, 2014 cool! a worthy project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uplandmod Posted February 20, 2014 Author Share #7 Posted February 20, 2014 Thank you guys! Leonardo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uplandmod Posted February 24, 2015 Author Share #8 Posted February 24, 2015 Bringing to the Top for Iwo 70th! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raidercollector Posted February 24, 2015 Share #9 Posted February 24, 2015 Hi LF For the restoration on the patches,Did you have them Machine sewn or hand stitch? Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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