Tentitans112887 Posted March 18, 2017 Share #1 Posted March 18, 2017 I've had this uniform for a few months now, but I, fianally, decided on how to display it. I got it directly from the vet's grandson. It belonged to Henry Bellman of the 413th AAA Gun BN, First Army. I am waiting on his service file from Golden Arrow (hoping to get his casualty cards), but I did get several documents with the uniform that states his unit. His family kept his Purple Heart, which is completely understandable in my eyes. ETO ribbon has one battle star and invasion arrow. FindAGrave had a newspaper clipping referencing his WIA status on D-Day. It's an honor to have this on display. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jguy1986 Posted March 18, 2017 Share #2 Posted March 18, 2017 Glad you got his dog tags. I was worried they went to different buyers after seeing the sold listings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tentitans112887 Posted March 18, 2017 Author Share #3 Posted March 18, 2017 They dog tags actually sold to a different person. I was working with the seller and someone else got them before I was able to purchase them. When I asked about the uniform, the seller said he had another set of his grandfather's dog tags. He sold them to me in addition to the uniform. So, I was very happy to keep the second tag set and uniform together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jguy1986 Posted March 18, 2017 Share #4 Posted March 18, 2017 Good luck there. I messaged him with a question and was waiting for an answer but he took his time to reply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tentitans112887 Posted March 18, 2017 Author Share #5 Posted March 18, 2017 I will say, the seller was a quality guy. We've exchanged texts and phone calls. He filled me in with some stories about his grandfather. It was very enjoyable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jguy1986 Posted March 18, 2017 Share #6 Posted March 18, 2017 That's always good to hear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VenitHora Posted March 19, 2017 Share #7 Posted March 19, 2017 Great display! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tentitans112887 Posted March 19, 2017 Author Share #8 Posted March 19, 2017 Great display! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tentitans112887 Posted April 15, 2017 Author Share #9 Posted April 15, 2017 I got his service file today. Thanks for your service, Mr. Bellman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhalstead1950 Posted April 15, 2017 Share #10 Posted April 15, 2017 Amazing uniform, awesome to have the dog tags with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tentitans112887 Posted April 15, 2017 Author Share #11 Posted April 15, 2017 Amazing uniform, awesome to have the dog tags with it.Thanks! I was definitely lucky to get both the uniform and tags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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