Dogsbody Posted January 6, 2019 Share #26 Posted January 6, 2019 I like the states side photo with the '17 Enfield's and the riot shotgun. I don't think I would want to be that close to a burning tank, cooking off HE might be bad! I can't tell if it is a German or US tank. Thanks for posting them, really neat photos! BKW I know your question has been answered but to give some background info: it's a US tank (Sherman). The tracks (T66) are a giveaway. http://the.shadock.free.fr/sherman_minutia/tracks/hvss_tracks.html Rene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hudson Posted January 6, 2019 Author Share #27 Posted January 6, 2019 I know your question has been answered but to give some background info: it's a US tank (Sherman). The tracks (T66) are a giveaway. http://the.shadock.free.fr/sherman_minutia/tracks/hvss_tracks.html Rene Thanks for the link: that site has what look great details on the Shermans. The link to its homepage is http://the.shadock.free.fr/sherman_minutia/index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchangelDM Posted January 7, 2019 Share #28 Posted January 7, 2019 Fantastic items, those photos are priceless ! Thanks for the thread Bob - Dean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hudson Posted January 9, 2019 Author Share #29 Posted January 9, 2019 These turned up today - he was very proud of his service and collected a lot of interesting veteran's pins and things like these tanks pins - he was said to have been one of the youngest tank commanders in WWII. The back of the one tank looks like the snowflakes on ACID TEST insignia. Is that an issue pin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hudson Posted January 9, 2019 Author Share #30 Posted January 9, 2019 This Congressional proclamation says he was "named the youngest tank commander in WWII." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katieony Posted January 11, 2019 Share #31 Posted January 11, 2019 Really great group...love the photos! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atb Posted January 11, 2019 Share #32 Posted January 11, 2019 These turned up today - he was very proud of his service and collected a lot of interesting veteran's pins and things like these tanks pins - he was said to have been one of the youngest tank commanders in WWII. 45.jpg The back of the one tank looks like the snowflakes on ACID TEST insignia. Is that an issue pin? 45a.jpg Those are Branch of Service insignia for the Armored Force/Armor Branch as worn by officers from 1941 to 1951 when the current front view of a tank superimposed over crossed sabers insignia was adopted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
268th C.A. Posted January 11, 2019 Share #33 Posted January 11, 2019 Dang! Thats a nice group. Needless to say. Looks like a german paratrooper gravity knife in his mouth! Great stuff! Great post! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant1942 Posted January 11, 2019 Share #34 Posted January 11, 2019 now is this a book? if so id love to get a copy, the pictures are awesome and the accounts/history is very interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Reynolds Posted December 7, 2021 Share #35 Posted December 7, 2021 I just noticed this post here. I understand it's pretty late to be commenting but I recently acquired the grouping of 2nd Lt. Winston L. Blythe. I saw the photos you posted and was wondering if you may have more photos or info about him. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hudson Posted December 7, 2021 Author Share #36 Posted December 7, 2021 2 hours ago, Henry Reynolds said: I just noticed this post here. I understand it's pretty late to be commenting but I recently acquired the grouping of 2nd Lt. Winston L. Blythe. I saw the photos you posted and was wondering if you may have more photos or info about him. Thanks. Never to late to comment: anything that can add to the archives is welcome. Did you see the photo of his signature? I no longer have this grouping so I don’t know what else is in the photos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Reynolds Posted December 7, 2021 Share #37 Posted December 7, 2021 I did. It's very interesting. Based on the photos I have of him from his grouping, I'm almost certain this is him in the photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Reynolds Posted December 8, 2021 Share #38 Posted December 8, 2021 9 hours ago, Bob Hudson said: Never to late to comment: anything that can add to the archives is welcome. Did you see the photo of his signature? I no longer have this grouping so I don’t know what else is in the photos If you don't mind me asking, could you tell me who you passed the grouping to? I would like to unite the grouping with someone that had actually served with 2nd Lt. Winston Blythe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hudson Posted December 9, 2021 Author Share #39 Posted December 9, 2021 On 12/7/2021 at 9:27 PM, Henry Reynolds said: could you tell me who you passed the grouping to? I don't recall who bought but it almost certainly was someone on the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Reynolds Posted December 10, 2021 Share #40 Posted December 10, 2021 2 hours ago, Bob Hudson said: I don't recall who bought but it almost certainly was someone on the forum. Thank you though. I will look around and request if anyone may have it. Thanks again. -Henry G. Reynolds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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