jeffs1130 Posted June 1, 2017 Share #1 Posted June 1, 2017 I have this photo album with WWII photos in it… Has some photos of soldiers during award ceremony what looks like in the Alps… But the odd thing is the patch! Looks like block numbers “100”. I know there is a 100th Infantry Division but this doesn’t look like that patch! Could be theater made version or another unit altogether! Any help would be appreciated!! Thanks -Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintageproductions Posted June 1, 2017 Share #2 Posted June 1, 2017 Chemical Mortars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffs1130 Posted June 1, 2017 Author Share #3 Posted June 1, 2017 Thanks! 100th Chemical Mortar Battalion! That would explain the artillery and Italian pics! Never knew such a unit existed nor had their own patches! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BILL THE PATCH Posted June 1, 2017 Share #4 Posted June 1, 2017 Pretty rare picture imho Sent from my XT1031 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffs1130 Posted June 1, 2017 Author Share #5 Posted June 1, 2017 Really? I offered it for sale on here to a member who collects 100th infantry division stuff and he didn't want it... Glad I didn't sell it! There are several other pics of the ceremony, where this officer is giving out what looks like are Bronze Stars. I picked this up at the flea market for $30. Has knocked out German tanks, Italian ruins, Cemetery photos of wreath laying, and early training pics at on US Army base. Cool album! I'll have to research this unit more, there are some named photos. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BILL THE PATCH Posted June 1, 2017 Share #6 Posted June 1, 2017 100th chemical bn is much different then the 100th inf div, I hardly ever see the patch for sale, but a patch Being worn in a photo. I thinks it's pretty rare. Maybe it's just me Sent from my XT1031 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffs1130 Posted June 1, 2017 Author Share #7 Posted June 1, 2017 From looking online, I believe the officer in the pic is Lt. Col. Russell E. McMurray C/O of the battalion. There is a pic of him on find a grave... I'm no facial recognition expert but the ears match up pretty well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PATCHRAT Posted June 1, 2017 Share #8 Posted June 1, 2017 here is the patch being worn in the pictures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobgee Posted June 2, 2017 Share #9 Posted June 2, 2017 A beauty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BILL THE PATCH Posted June 2, 2017 Share #10 Posted June 2, 2017 That's a beaut. Whenever I do see one for sale there always seems to be some damage, not on this one. perfect Sent from my XT1031 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffs1130 Posted June 2, 2017 Author Share #11 Posted June 2, 2017 What does the "42" stand for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USARV72 Posted June 2, 2017 Share #12 Posted June 2, 2017 4.2 chem. mortar. Unsure if still in US inventory. We used them in RVN, reason Im mostly deaf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Scott Posted June 2, 2017 Share #13 Posted June 2, 2017 Jeffs1130 4.2 mean the opening of the Mortar tube is 4.2 inches across which makes it 107MM shell.It was Used in WW2 Korea and Vietnam.Scotty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter Posted June 2, 2017 Share #14 Posted June 2, 2017 Great picture a nice looking patch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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