37thguy Posted October 17, 2016 Author Share #26 Posted October 17, 2016 True, but I found one name as a possibility on Whos Who: Detachment B-32 (Tay Ninh) Ralph C Thomas, Major 8-8-68 through 01-07-69 DET CO A long shot but possible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
37thguy Posted October 18, 2016 Author Share #27 Posted October 18, 2016 Just received two more, new to me, SF uniforms. First up is 1st Lt Timothy Boone, 46th SF, Thailand. Theres info on hime but I havent gathered it all yet. Even have a pic of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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37thguy Posted October 18, 2016 Author Share #29 Posted October 18, 2016 Next up is highly decorated, SSGT Harold Kovolenko, 5th SF. Have some reading to do up on him as well. Multiple Purple Hearts, Silver Stars and Bronze Stars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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USMarineCorps Posted October 18, 2016 Share #31 Posted October 18, 2016 I love that Kovolenko shirt! Vert nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
63 RECON Posted October 18, 2016 Share #32 Posted October 18, 2016 A funny thing on the Kovolenko shirt if you didn't notice already is that the SF SSI is on backwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
37thguy Posted October 19, 2016 Author Share #33 Posted October 19, 2016 A funny thing on the Kovolenko shirt if you didn't notice already is that the SF SSI is on backwards. Ha! No I didnt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kammo-man Posted October 19, 2016 Share #34 Posted October 19, 2016 Andrei has a great SF ERDL for sale on the stand. U need to get it . owen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
37thguy Posted October 19, 2016 Author Share #35 Posted October 19, 2016 Thanks Owen but I just bought the Makowski grouping from Bullseye881 so I am out of commission for awhile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrei Posted October 19, 2016 Share #36 Posted October 19, 2016 This is a great grouping indeed! The two berets and the gold TS set are killers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
37thguy Posted October 19, 2016 Author Share #37 Posted October 19, 2016 Yes those 3 items were the sellers for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
37thguy Posted October 22, 2016 Author Share #38 Posted October 22, 2016 Well, the Makowski group has been paid for and I hope to have it by the end of next week. A BIG thanks to Bullseye881 for his patience with me. He's a great guy to deal with. Once here I'll get some pics up ASAP. Heres what Bullseye posted in the FS section as a teaser: http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/276754-special-forces-grouping-5th-sfg-vietnam-beyond/ Can anyone direct me to more info on Lt Col. Eugene E Makowski? STAY TUNED! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
63 RECON Posted October 23, 2016 Share #39 Posted October 23, 2016 it sure is a great group you got for yourself. From the Raddix Press website where he served in A-113/A-162 (Mobile Strike Force) Makowski Eugene E CPT 11/12/67 10/31/68 S-3 from Whos Who MAKOWSKI, EUGENE E 1LT 5S/68-0057 02/26/68 Y CIB C-1 bit more on the battle of kham duc where is is mentioned. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Kham_Duc http://www.armchairgeneral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=117587 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
37thguy Posted October 23, 2016 Author Share #40 Posted October 23, 2016 Thanks mate, I had the Radix info but the two others are great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
37thguy Posted October 23, 2016 Author Share #41 Posted October 23, 2016 As a PS, to anyone that buys Makowski's 2d grouping, which I passed on, PLEASE contact me so we can stay in communication with each other. I'd like to keep track of where both groups are in the event either of us sell off pieces or the entire grouping(s). Thanks -Mark 37thguy at ameritech dot net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
37thguy Posted October 27, 2016 Author Share #42 Posted October 27, 2016 OK so I received the Makowski group yesterday and have had time to go through it and take some pics. Everything is very nice and I'm happy with the group. Here are so pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
37thguy Posted October 27, 2016 Author Share #43 Posted October 27, 2016 His Tiger Stripes. I never thought I'd own an original pair, let alone the idea they would be ID'd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
37thguy Posted October 27, 2016 Author Share #44 Posted October 27, 2016 Here's a close up of his medals. I am unfamiliaer with the little bronze stars on his VN medal. Campaigns/battles, tours...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrei Posted October 27, 2016 Share #45 Posted October 27, 2016 Nice score! Gold TS and berets are killer items. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e19 Posted October 28, 2016 Share #46 Posted October 28, 2016 Yes, the stars indicate campaigns. There were about 12. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e19 Posted October 28, 2016 Share #47 Posted October 28, 2016 http://www.tioh.hqda.pentagon.mil/Catalog/Heraldry.aspx?HeraldryId=15307&CategoryId=4&grp=4&menu=Decorations%20and%20Medals&ps=24&p=0 Errr..there were 17 campaigns! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
37thguy Posted October 28, 2016 Author Share #48 Posted October 28, 2016 Thanks e19 good info there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
37thguy Posted November 5, 2016 Author Share #49 Posted November 5, 2016 Hey guys Looking for the following, ALL COLOR, in FADED used condition: US ARMY Gold/Black tape PARA Qualification Wings (These needs to be apx 1.5"x 2" folded) CIB Anybody help. I picked up a decent condition SF 1st pattern JJ. You can plainly see all the patch ghosts and Id like to restore it. Need the above. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
63 RECON Posted November 6, 2016 Share #50 Posted November 6, 2016 Lee Jackson always has those bits lying around http://www.leejacksonmilitaria.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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