easterneagle87 Posted February 8, 2019 Share #1 Posted February 8, 2019 After an ebay purchase for another patch of my ever expanding Desert Shield/Storm collection, I asked the question, Anything else? Reply was, I have some items from my father. We closed the deal and it arrived today. WOW! Here's some info I got from the daughter: David Coleman (no middle name). Served 16 or 17 months of his 2-year stint overseas in Northern China. Signed up in New York (he lived in the Bronx). Was the radio man and side gunner on a B-17. His plane made a few supply runs “over the hump” before the proper supply chains got up and running, so that might help place when he was there. I want to say he was in from 1943-1945, but I’m not sure of that. I think I remember him saying he signed up as soon as he turned 18, and he was born Dec. 11, 1925. The daughter couldn't find any info on his unit, so any further information members can provide is always helpful. I'm hoping for some more documents as they are cleaning/downsizing, but am thankful for what I have received. Bullion and silk patches. DUI's are single long pins and are sterling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easterneagle87 Posted February 8, 2019 Author Share #2 Posted February 8, 2019 Army Airways Communication patch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easterneagle87 Posted February 8, 2019 Author Share #3 Posted February 8, 2019 Silk large patch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumpin Jack Posted February 8, 2019 Share #4 Posted February 8, 2019 Awesome is right! Great find. Thank you for sharing. Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doinworkinvans Posted February 8, 2019 Share #5 Posted February 8, 2019 Those airways patches are just stunning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
268th C.A. Posted February 8, 2019 Share #6 Posted February 8, 2019 I agree the patches are a hit for sure... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digi-shots Posted February 8, 2019 Share #7 Posted February 8, 2019 Very Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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