Eric Queen Posted June 10, 2016 Share #1 Posted June 10, 2016 Nice image of Lt. Vern C0verdell, 8th MG Co. 5th Marines. Navy Cross and Distinguished Service Cross winner. I have always loved portrait photo ID cards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Queen Posted June 10, 2016 Author Share #2 Posted June 10, 2016 My father obtained this directly from the veteran in the 70's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Queen Posted June 10, 2016 Author Share #3 Posted June 10, 2016 Here is the patch he mentions in the letter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobgee Posted June 10, 2016 Share #4 Posted June 10, 2016 Very nice. I like those USMC AEF I.D. folders my self. And the personal letter. But that patch? Looks like a fake!..................... LOL. Nice variation. Semper Fi.....Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warguy Posted June 10, 2016 Share #5 Posted June 10, 2016 Very nice Eric! I have a photo ID card for a WWI nurse, but the first one I have seen to a Marine. Thanks for posting. Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Championhilz Posted June 10, 2016 Share #6 Posted June 10, 2016 I found this article in the Denver Rocky Mountain News, March 7, 1919: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Queen Posted June 10, 2016 Author Share #7 Posted June 10, 2016 Super. Thanks a lot for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Queen Posted June 10, 2016 Author Share #8 Posted June 10, 2016 C0VERDELL, VERN A.Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine CorpsMachine-Gun Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: October 4, 1918Citation:The Navy Cross is presented to Vern A. C0verdell, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the Machine-Gun Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St. Etienne, France, on October 4, 1918. After being wounded, Lieutenant Coverdell dressed his own wounds and those of three men near him under heavy artillery and machine-gun fire. He reorganized his platoon, strengthened his position, and made a written report before allowing himself to be evacuated.Born: at Allendale, MissouriHome Town: Atwood, ColoradoOther Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hessian Posted June 10, 2016 Share #9 Posted June 10, 2016 Outstanding Eric, thanks for sharing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David D Posted June 10, 2016 Share #10 Posted June 10, 2016 Incredible! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobgee Posted June 12, 2016 Share #11 Posted June 12, 2016 Here's the AEF I.D. of Capt Bailey M. Coffenberg USMC, C.O. 80th Co. 6th Marines - Silver Star & PH at Belleau Wood. Semper Fi......Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted June 15, 2016 Share #12 Posted June 15, 2016 Never seen these kinds of IDs before...at least that I can remember. Really neat, great portraits on them. Everything you need for a NARA request! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightn5th Posted June 19, 2016 Share #13 Posted June 19, 2016 Here's another one for your viewing pleasure. 2nd Lt. John M. McClellan, Regimental Intelligence Officer, HQ 5th Regt. Killed in action at Vinzey on 16 July 1918. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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