trenchbuff Posted November 14, 2014 Share #1 Posted November 14, 2014 I picked this group up for my WW1 collection at a local auction this Summer. What makes it so nice is that it follows the 4 year Navy career of ENS Guy Merton Anderson who enlisted in 1918, attained the rank of Quartermaster First Class before being commissioned an Ensign in the US Naval Reserve Force. His service was completed in March 1922. I still have research to do in order to find out what ship he served on as a Quartermaster. Looks like he was born in Washington State, enlisted and separated from the Navy in Seattle and at some point moved to Great Falls, MT where he was a property manager. Here are some of the highlights of the group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trenchbuff Posted November 14, 2014 Author Share #2 Posted November 14, 2014 Here is his QM1 dress blue jumper. I can see where there was one overseas stripe on the left sleeve at one time. I'm still trying to research which shipped he was on to received the stripe. Also are a couple manuals and a booklet for the US Naval Training Camp that were with the group Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trenchbuff Posted November 14, 2014 Author Share #3 Posted November 14, 2014 This is the first set of WW1 Navy dungarees I've ever owned. I was pretty happy to find them, and in such nice shape. They are stenciled with Anderson's name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KurtA Posted November 14, 2014 Share #4 Posted November 14, 2014 Excellent grouping. That denim jumper is a seldom seen item. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave peifer Posted November 14, 2014 Share #5 Posted November 14, 2014 very nice group,the shoes are very seldom seen,one of those things worn out after service.........dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trenchbuff Posted November 14, 2014 Author Share #6 Posted November 14, 2014 His officer training class photo and a close-up of the US Naval Training Camp booklet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trenchbuff Posted November 14, 2014 Author Share #7 Posted November 14, 2014 ENS Anderson's discharge document and copy of 1913 US Navy Uniform Regulations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teamski Posted November 14, 2014 Share #8 Posted November 14, 2014 One hell of a nice grouping! Wow. -Ski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertmedals Posted November 14, 2014 Share #9 Posted November 14, 2014 Very nice and a type of grouping you don't see often. Thanks for posting it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hirsca Posted November 15, 2014 Share #10 Posted November 15, 2014 This is the first set of WW1 Navy dungarees I've ever owned. I was pretty happy to find them, and in such nice shape. They are stenciled with Anderson's name. Shawl collar dungaree is incredible. Very desirable. I had a set like these once. Wish I still had them. Great find. Thanks, Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max0073 Posted November 21, 2014 Share #11 Posted November 21, 2014 Hello, very nice grouping. Could you please post details of the shoes and trousers please ? Max Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warguy Posted November 21, 2014 Share #12 Posted November 21, 2014 Mark, a very nice grouping, some hard items to find like the denim jumper and the boots. Love it when groupings contain a photo, especially one so nice. Thanks for sharing. Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclegrumpy Posted November 21, 2014 Share #13 Posted November 21, 2014 Excellent grouping. That denim jumper is a seldom seen item. Except in Japan.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
River Patrol Posted November 21, 2014 Share #14 Posted November 21, 2014 Excellent group...love it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarbridge Posted November 21, 2014 Share #15 Posted November 21, 2014 Nice pick-up Mark..showroom quality...seems to be your trademark... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_rambow Posted November 21, 2014 Share #16 Posted November 21, 2014 The dungarees are fantastic! Very nice grouping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted November 21, 2014 Share #17 Posted November 21, 2014 Great group Mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry K. Posted November 21, 2014 Share #18 Posted November 21, 2014 fantastic grouping! Never see those WW1 dungerees. Hell you hardly ever see WW2 ones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trenchbuff Posted November 21, 2014 Author Share #19 Posted November 21, 2014 Appreciate all the comments. Thanks! I'm still trying to find out what ship or command he served on in order to get an OS stripe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobgee Posted November 22, 2014 Share #20 Posted November 22, 2014 Wonderful grouping! Thanks for sharing. Bobgee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max0073 Posted November 28, 2014 Share #21 Posted November 28, 2014 Hi, could you please kilndly post pics of the reverse of the trousers ? Are there any markings ? Thanks, Max Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEAST Posted November 28, 2014 Share #22 Posted November 28, 2014 Amazing group! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trenchbuff Posted March 23, 2015 Author Share #23 Posted March 23, 2015 Was browsing a local bookseller's booth and found one of Guy Anderson's Navy dog tags. It made my whole weekend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dskjl Posted March 23, 2015 Share #24 Posted March 23, 2015 What a great find, and the dog tags now, amazing. Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SylvesterP Posted March 23, 2015 Share #25 Posted March 23, 2015 Love the dungarees never seen a full set of them, especially the ones from WW I. The finger print dog tags is a great find after the fact. Nice group!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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