lakenormanusa Posted November 23, 2017 Share #1 Posted November 23, 2017 I have a USMC Camp Pendleton Infantry Training yard long dated 11 February 1966. It's badly creased and not in the greatest condition, but I noticed a few signatures on the back and decided to do some research. I found that one of the signatures belonged to Pvt. Roger Tjernberg who was KIA in the Quang Nam Province, South Vietnam, Feb. 3, 1967. I was able to locate a civilian photo and tried to match it up with one of the Marines in my photo in an attempt to ID Pvt. Tjernberg. I would like to hear other opinions on whether or not this could be him. I'm sure some of you have a better eye for what someone would look like wearing a helmet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellasilva Posted November 23, 2017 Share #2 Posted November 23, 2017 It's absolutely a dead ringer. Nose and mouth 100%. RIP Marine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith Posted November 23, 2017 Share #3 Posted November 23, 2017 Agreed, I believe that's him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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lakenormanusa Posted November 23, 2017 Author Share #5 Posted November 23, 2017 Thanks bellasilva and Blacksmith for sharing your thoughts. It's interesting how he just instantly stood out. On his findagrave page it states, "Component: Selevtive Service" Would that means he was drafted? His marker is inscribed "Purple Heart & GS" Does GS represent Gold Star or 2nd award for the Purple Heart? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Linz Posted November 23, 2017 Share #6 Posted November 23, 2017 Yes “GS” is the abbreviation for Gold Star. A Gold Star was issued in lieu of a second award. Semper Fi, Bruce Linz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobgee Posted November 23, 2017 Share #7 Posted November 23, 2017 .......and the 'Selective Service' note means that he was a draftee. R.I.P. Marine Tjernberg. Semper Fi.........Bobgee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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