MasonK Posted December 26, 2014 Author Share #26 Posted December 26, 2014 Stunning and jaw dropping.. Incredible pictures and documents Leigh Thanks, Leigh. These were my thoughts when I first saw it. I'm truly humbled... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasonK Posted December 26, 2014 Author Share #27 Posted December 26, 2014 Mason, that's an absolutely killer and historic grouping. You've definitely have been blessed to have been the new caretaker! Thanks! Hopefully I can give it the respect it deserves! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonesy1275 Posted December 26, 2014 Share #28 Posted December 26, 2014 Wow, I can only dream of owning such an epic grouping. Well done indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasonK Posted December 26, 2014 Author Share #29 Posted December 26, 2014 Charles' son, Walter, served during Vietnam in the USAF. Unfortunately, this is a research project in progress. In addition, the individuals I purchased the grouping from are still in the process of clearing out the estate so there may be more to come. Photos included with the group appear to be in country. Some of the insignia appears to be theatre made as well. Anyone want to help ID some of it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasonK Posted December 26, 2014 Author Share #30 Posted December 26, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasonK Posted December 26, 2014 Author Share #31 Posted December 26, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasonK Posted December 26, 2014 Author Share #32 Posted December 26, 2014 Wow, I can only dream of owning such an epic grouping. Well done indeed. Thanks, Jonesy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattsmilitary Posted December 26, 2014 Share #33 Posted December 26, 2014 WOW!! Im speechless! Just an amazing group with such history!!! Thanks for showing!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
History Man Posted December 26, 2014 Share #34 Posted December 26, 2014 Incredible grouping, some amazing material....thank you for sharing. Philip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumpin Jack Posted December 27, 2014 Share #35 Posted December 27, 2014 Advanced collectors would have to collect a life time to come up with a grouping like this. You are to be congraulated! Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasonK Posted December 27, 2014 Author Share #36 Posted December 27, 2014 Thank you for the kind words, gentlemen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottplen Posted December 27, 2014 Share #37 Posted December 27, 2014 Nice find ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarbridge Posted December 27, 2014 Share #38 Posted December 27, 2014 Wow...this is one thread full of Humdinger items...Congrats on a super find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigJohn#3RD Posted December 27, 2014 Share #39 Posted December 27, 2014 The COOL factor on this Father & Son grouping is through the roof Eric!!!! I look forward to the updates as they come. Thank you for sharing. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbinephalen Posted December 27, 2014 Share #40 Posted December 27, 2014 This one should be pinned! By far one of the most historical and complete groupings I have ever seen. Him being in intel makes it that much cooler in my eyes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1SG_1st_Cav Posted December 27, 2014 Share #41 Posted December 27, 2014 He should also have the WWII Victory Medal. Great collection of memorabilia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasonK Posted December 27, 2014 Author Share #42 Posted December 27, 2014 Thanks all! I really appreciate everyone's response. 1st Cav, you're right regarding the WWII Vic. Guess he never added it. Also, the ribbons that are present are out of order, but I have no intention of changing them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gliderrider401 Posted December 27, 2014 Share #43 Posted December 27, 2014 I sit here in a puddle of slobber.... wow. Historic Grouping!! Well done. Thank heavens it wasn't bused up and sold on Ebay (Frick and Dye items ...) Riley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurt Barickman Posted December 27, 2014 Share #44 Posted December 27, 2014 Hey, thanks for posting. I LOVE THAT BRITISH 101st patch on the jump jacket; very cool. I don't ever think I have seen a British Eagle Patch on anything other than on a dress uniform. Kurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Devil Posted December 27, 2014 Share #45 Posted December 27, 2014 AMAZING grouping here! What a great find. Thank you for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STONEY Posted December 27, 2014 Share #46 Posted December 27, 2014 Incredible you have all of this from one Vet. Congrats and cherish this. Stoney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellumbill Posted December 27, 2014 Share #47 Posted December 27, 2014 Just adding to the praise, great grouping thanks for the photos. Kurt, I thought the jump jacket patch looked a little different but not being a total expert I couldn't ID it initially - thanks for the observation. I agree, I think its very cool to see on a jump jacket. I note no award of the CIB in his record nor do I see one on the photo where he is wearing the jacket with, I presume, his wife? Any idea or indication that he was awarded the CIB later, post war, or anything? Also, interesting, at least to me, that his discharge record was signed by a WAC Lt.! Again, great grouping - thanks for sharing. Best, Bill K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssggates Posted December 27, 2014 Share #48 Posted December 27, 2014 Good grief, this is truly in a league of its own. Congratulations on acquiring it, must feel about like winning the lottery to a militaria collector! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jguy1986 Posted December 27, 2014 Share #49 Posted December 27, 2014 I note no award of the CIB in his record nor do I see one on the photo where he is wearing the jacket with, I presume, his wife? Any idea or indication that he was awarded the CIB later, post war, or anything? Bill, if you look under the row of ribbons on the photo in post #16 (http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/227870-father-wwii-101st-ab-son-vn-usaf-grouping/&do=findComment&comment=1808346), you can see the left side of the CIB poking out from under her arm. I wonder if it was some kind retroactive award, or if somehow his paperwork noting the CIB just got lost in the shuffle while he was being discharged. It is interesting that he doesn't wear one in the solo portrait, although one can clearly see jump wings and ribbons for the American Defense and EAME medals, so it must've been a wartime photo from before he was awarded his CIB. Boy, this group sure doesn't disappoint. Go buy a lotto ticket before all the luck wears off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellumbill Posted December 28, 2014 Share #50 Posted December 28, 2014 jguy - I don't think that is the CIB, I think what you see sticking out there are the jump wings. WWII style was to wear the CIB below the jump wings - No way he wouldn't be wearing jump wings so the CIB should be at the upper part of the pocket flap as it is displayed in the first photograph of the Ike jacket in this thread. Also note that it looks like he has two rows of ribbons in the photo with the woman (assuming his wife) - The top row looks to have the GC first then another ribbon and then the woman's shoulder obscures what else might be there. Then looks to be at least one ribbon below the GC. Not unusual that he may have messed with the ribbons over the years or this might be another jacket from what he was pictured in. Bill K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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