SOS Find - WWII 106th Division POW Officers Ike Jacket

[carbinephalen]

Another article about the event:

 

[carbinephalen]

A younger "Chuck" from high school in 1927. Apparently, he had a lot to say! (Haha)

 

[Championhilz]

This is from an article titled, "Quite A Different Christmas for Cushing Hospital Veterans," in the Boston Herald, December 24, 1945:

 

 

[KASTAUFFER]

Thanks for the articles !!!!!! Much appreciated!

[carbinephalen]

Wow, somehow I overlooked that in his photo. I just thought he was squinting, you can definitely tell. Talk about sacrifice. Glad the memory of this man is still being discussed! RIP Sir!

[carbinephalen]

I believe he is wearing the ribbon bar in the photo that is on your jacket as well!

[carbinephalen]

Bump. This uniform has always been one of my favorites

[cw1979]

Any idea which unit he was with when he received his DUC?

[carbinephalen]

Do you still own this one??

[KASTAUFFER]

Yep! It's one of my favorites.

[David D]

What an amazing uniform! I can see why it's one of your favorites

[carbinephalen]

Back to the top. One of the best.

[Hermanus]

Great jacket, great story.

 

Thanks, Herman

[Bill47]

Just came upon this thread and read it with great interest. My future father-in-law, Normand Proulx, was a member of Headquarters Company of the 423rd and was captured at the Bulge. He too finished the war as a POW. We also have his dress uniform, CIB, etc. He returned home having lost 40 lbs. and died young, at 47 yrs. of age. Thanks for sharing this.

Bill

[Bigdibbs88]

great thread!

[KASTAUFFER]

Here is the Go for his CIB.

 

 

[KASTAUFFER]

bump