Trevor M. Larson Posted June 12, 2018 Share #1 Posted June 12, 2018 I've been meaning to post this group on the main forum for quite some time and now here it is. back in April I had the privilege of speaking to a local paratrooper about his war time service it was a great interview and when it was all finished he brought out a few photos one of which showed him in his Ike jacket. it then crossed my mind to ask him what had become of it and he simply replied "its all in my duffel bag in the basement" next thing I knew we were both down there looking until it surfaced. then if seeing it all wasn't enough already he then offered to give it all to me; I refused and told him id pay fairly for it all instead. I kept my word and now its the prized jewel of the army in the pacific collection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor M. Larson Posted June 12, 2018 Author Share #2 Posted June 12, 2018 the uniforms are all fully patched. ike has all plastic coated wolf browns except the good conduct. the khaki undershirt, ties, and pants are all his as well. the Airborne Os cap patch is a dark blue Japanese made Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor M. Larson Posted June 12, 2018 Author Share #3 Posted June 12, 2018 this group had a ton of smalls. mostly xtra OS caps, GI tank tops, GI socks, and shorts. but there was also a nearly complete jungle first aid Pouch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor M. Larson Posted June 12, 2018 Author Share #4 Posted June 12, 2018 smalls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor M. Larson Posted June 12, 2018 Author Share #5 Posted June 12, 2018 lasty this vet brought back a few spoils, a type 99 rifle with his name on it (ground mum) a gunto, and a Japanese forage cap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor M. Larson Posted June 12, 2018 Author Share #6 Posted June 12, 2018 a few photos of the vet in japan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David D Posted June 12, 2018 Share #7 Posted June 12, 2018 Wonderful grouping! Can’t get much better than this especially getting it directly from the vet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USdog Posted June 12, 2018 Share #8 Posted June 12, 2018 Wow great group! Awesome you got to meet the vet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAW Posted June 12, 2018 Share #9 Posted June 12, 2018 Did you record an interview with him? Take a picture of him with the jacket and souvenirs. Perfect opportunity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor M. Larson Posted June 12, 2018 Author Share #10 Posted June 12, 2018 Did you record an interview with him? Take a picture of him with the jacket and souvenirs. Perfect opportunity. absolutely, it will be sent off to the library of Congress's veterans history project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDogMilitaria Posted June 12, 2018 Share #11 Posted June 12, 2018 If anyone is for sure gonna take a pic of the Vet and an interview, its my man Trevor ! Love this group Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BILL THE PATCH Posted June 12, 2018 Share #12 Posted June 12, 2018 Holy moly, awesome stuff. Congrats. Sent from my Moto G (5) Plus using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundance Posted June 12, 2018 Share #13 Posted June 12, 2018 Wow - that is really something. The Type 99 and the sword were included? What kind of shape is the blade in? Love the Pacific theater stuff as that is where my Dad was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor M. Larson Posted June 12, 2018 Author Share #14 Posted June 12, 2018 Wow - that is really something. The Type 99 and the sword were included? What kind of shape is the blade in? Love the Pacific theater stuff as that is where my Dad was. Yes the sword and 99 were also brought back by this vet. Occupation "pick from the pile" loot. The sword has a handmade (wartime manufacture) blade. A it's a little dirty but there's no chips in it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everforward Posted June 12, 2018 Share #15 Posted June 12, 2018 Well done. You will preserve it well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1canpara Posted June 12, 2018 Share #16 Posted June 12, 2018 Wow! Incredible grouping! Thanks for sharing it with us! Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellumbill Posted June 12, 2018 Share #17 Posted June 12, 2018 Great grouping and story! Thank you for posting! Curious, no CIB? Best, Bill K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor M. Larson Posted June 12, 2018 Author Share #18 Posted June 12, 2018 Great grouping and story! Thank you for posting! Curious, no CIB? Best, Bill K. great of you to notice! i'm sure fellow 11th AB collectors will notice his service stripes and campaign stars don't add up either. let me give you all some backstory on this vet. he started out in the engineers and ended up assigned to work on the troopship Imperial on its deployment to the PTO in June 1944. he Remained on the ship until it returned to Washington state and from there he went to jump school. he graduated and returned to the PTO where he arrived just in time for the division's jump at Aparri. according to him he never fired his rifle in anger (although his discharge list a CIB) its clear he chose not to wear it by personal choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted June 12, 2018 Share #19 Posted June 12, 2018 Very cool group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navybean Posted June 13, 2018 Share #20 Posted June 13, 2018 Killer group glad you kept it together Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy vs Spy Posted June 13, 2018 Share #21 Posted June 13, 2018 Speechless, absolutely beautiful grouping. Thanks for sharing it with us. Best regards Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katieony Posted June 13, 2018 Share #22 Posted June 13, 2018 A really outstanding group...congratulations! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtdorango Posted June 13, 2018 Share #23 Posted June 13, 2018 Beautiful 11AB group and story...mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calvin Hall Posted June 14, 2018 Share #24 Posted June 14, 2018 Awesome! Congratulations on the wonderful acquisition! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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