ScottG Posted February 17, 2017 Share #1 Posted February 17, 2017 I would like to start out by saying that this is a great idea for a topic, so kudos to Robert! I did a post on another forum about a USMF member that was kind enough to "return" a family item to me. I like to browse the members displays area and one day I spotted a jacket from the USMC with my Great Uncles exact initials on it. I contacted the owner in France and asked him if he had any history on the piece. He told me where he got it and how it was marked and I gave him info on my Great Uncle. I don't collect USMC but told him if he ever thought about selling to let me know. About a year went by and he contacted me to do a trade. I was unable to do that and he later decided on a cash price which I gladly paid. For more info on the story and pics, it is posted here http://**********************.com/index.php?topic=2959.0 The member was most generous and it made my Dad happy! The member was Etienne and the jacket is now home with family. Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarbridge Posted February 17, 2017 Share #2 Posted February 17, 2017 Thanks Scott...you might want to.post it here...the link will not allow you to open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottG Posted February 18, 2017 Author Share #3 Posted February 18, 2017 Thanks Robert, I guess you have to be a member to view the topic as its named.... Here is my Father (USMC 59-63) on the right, his Cousin (USMC in Korea) and their Uncles jacket. This picture was taken at the funeral of my Uncle and Fathers oldest Brother (USMC 56-58) So it really meant a lot to get it back. Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarbridge Posted February 18, 2017 Share #4 Posted February 18, 2017 Great photo Scott...I'm glad something treasured by your family is home. Congratulations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warguy Posted February 18, 2017 Share #5 Posted February 18, 2017 Yes Scott that is a great story and that photo is now a family treasure, just like the jacket. Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundance Posted February 19, 2017 Share #6 Posted February 19, 2017 That's a great outcome and a very nice jacket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fstop61 Posted February 19, 2017 Share #7 Posted February 19, 2017 That's really awesome! It's a small world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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