Bob Hudson Posted April 14, 2019 Author Share #26 Posted April 14, 2019 His wings - loose and attached to uniforms: note the two stars on his US wings: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave peifer Posted April 14, 2019 Share #27 Posted April 14, 2019 the pocket hanger translates "if you want peace prepare for war"i can't nail down if it's french or something he had in venezuela Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted April 14, 2019 Share #28 Posted April 14, 2019 He's a legacy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave peifer Posted April 14, 2019 Share #29 Posted April 14, 2019 the french wings are probably numbered too him,maybe someone on the world forum has a list of numbers,if there is such a list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hudson Posted April 14, 2019 Author Share #30 Posted April 14, 2019 the french wings are probably numbered too him,maybe someone on the world forum has a list of numbers,if there is such a list He was stationed in France from 1979-1982 with the Army's TRADOC LNO (liaison). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave peifer Posted April 14, 2019 Share #31 Posted April 14, 2019 also in venezuela milgp 73-76,i think it's probably french-the pocket hanger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hudson Posted April 14, 2019 Author Share #32 Posted April 14, 2019 also in venezuela milgp 73-76,i think it's probably french It's the uniform of someone who literally was on the frontlines of the hottest parts of the Cold War, jumping into Vietnam combat, mentoring allies in an era when the US and the Soviets were fiercely competing to win the hearts and minds of the small and/or poor nations. Spent half (or more) of his career overseas: OVERSEAS SERVICE: 1958-59: 504TH Infantry, Germany 1959-61: Aide De Camp, Joint Brazil United States Military Commission (JBUSMC), Brazil 1963-64: Airborne advisor MACV, Vietnam 1966-67: S2 101st Abn, 1st Brigade, HqMAC, Vietnam 1967-68: Assigned to Catholic University, Brazil 1973-76: US Military Group, Venezuela 1979-82: TRADOC Liaison, France 1985-87: United States Military Training Mission, Saudi Arabia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kammo-man Posted April 14, 2019 Share #33 Posted April 14, 2019 The earring is very cool. owen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riflegreen297 Posted April 14, 2019 Share #34 Posted April 14, 2019 Just fantastic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonomachi Posted April 14, 2019 Share #35 Posted April 14, 2019 The number on the French paratrooper wing indicates that it was issued in 1980. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hudson Posted April 14, 2019 Author Share #36 Posted April 14, 2019 Some DUI"s and other insignia: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hudson Posted April 14, 2019 Author Share #37 Posted April 14, 2019 . His father was WEST POINT staff so he attended the Post School: This MEYER gold bar set says "sterling" and "to Richard" I'm guessing his father passed them on to him. They appear to have the style of hallmark used by Meyer in the 20's when the father was commissioned a 2nd lieutenant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hudson Posted April 15, 2019 Author Share #38 Posted April 15, 2019 Colonel Morton went Vietnam in 1963 when JFK was still Commander in Chief. He received a Bronze Star, and another Bronze Star with V, the Air Medal and the Combat Infantry Badge ( think that's what the CI stands for) - As noted above he did two combat jumps with the ARVN airborne and wore the stars for that: he had vertical and horizontal stars on jump wings: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hudson Posted April 15, 2019 Author Share #39 Posted April 15, 2019 Are those Vietnam-made name tapes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wake1941 Posted April 15, 2019 Share #40 Posted April 15, 2019 Bottom 4 are definitely theater made Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted April 15, 2019 Share #41 Posted April 15, 2019 Bob, you turn up the coolest stuff. Congrats on this latest acquisition and enjoy it. Just outstanding!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted April 15, 2019 Share #42 Posted April 15, 2019 Is there any more? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hudson Posted April 15, 2019 Author Share #43 Posted April 15, 2019 Is there any more? I called him tonight and he verified that the camo and other fatigues were gotten rid of long ago, including the ARVN airborne set he wore at MACV. But I have to say these dress uniforms with their many - some unsual - awards and decorations on them (to say nothing of multiple jump wings) announce that this soldier had a helluva a career - again - in combat and with diplomats. He told me enjoyed it all and felt it was a priviledge to be able to do it for 30+ years. When you look at the blues you have to wonder how impressive that must have looked at diplomatic affairs he'd attend as part of his foreign adviser duties. He met his wife he was an AdC in Rio. I asked about the LURP/LRRP gold earring and he said the team started it and since he was their boss they gave him one, knowing I'm sure he'd never actually wear it (but maybe thanking him for his reluctant tolerance of their field jewelry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted April 15, 2019 Share #44 Posted April 15, 2019 Photos papers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted April 15, 2019 Share #45 Posted April 15, 2019 He ever put together a bio? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted April 15, 2019 Share #46 Posted April 15, 2019 Bob, Do the dress blues have one more ribbon than the greens? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy vs Spy Posted April 15, 2019 Share #47 Posted April 15, 2019 Simply outstanding grouping. I love the viet made HALO wing. Thanks for sharing Bob. Best Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hudson Posted April 15, 2019 Author Share #48 Posted April 15, 2019 Bob, Do the dress blues have one more ribbon than the greens? The dress uniform has the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, awarded to him after a tour at REDCOM - Readiness Command. The blues ribbon rack also shows his second Legion of Merit rfrom his last post, Saudi Arabia: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted April 15, 2019 Share #49 Posted April 15, 2019 Very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hudson Posted April 15, 2019 Author Share #50 Posted April 15, 2019 He was an Eagle Scout, member of a Troop on the West Point grounds during high school: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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