BEAST Posted October 27, 2013 Author #51 Posted October 27, 2013 As a thought, could the Pre-WWI fuze have been fired for training during WWI? Also, rust is a chemical reaction; that means just putting oil will not stop it; but may inhibit it as it should create a reletivly oxygen free environment; albeit temporary. What did you use to stop the rust? RC, initially I cleaned the dirt and rust off and used a crystalline wax on the pieces that I wanted to protect. After that it was kept in a temperature/humidity controlled room. Three issues that I can think of that may cause the return of rust. 1) the wax was applied 20+ years ago. May need to reapply a coat. 2) protected items are stored with non-protected items which may speed up the breakdown of wax. 3) May need a better preservative.
AB45 Posted May 25, 2014 #52 Posted May 25, 2014 Hey Beast On a good day for a good hour, we visited the premises of Task Force Baum. We found 2 30/06 cartridges of 1942 and this shaver.Cartridges and razors were close proximity to one another.Now my question:Is this razor from 1945 or after.Would be glad if it is from 1945.Then I would have found a nice piece of history home AB45
gomorgan Posted May 25, 2014 #53 Posted May 25, 2014 It looks proper for the period to me, think I've got one around here to compare, now I'll have to find it, but looks 40's to me.
BEAST Posted May 26, 2014 Author #54 Posted May 26, 2014 Nice finds! The German "pip" the razor are especially nice. I agree with gomorgan, the razor looks like a WWII period piece to me. Did you find them on the Reussenberg or at one of TF Baum's other sites?
AB45 Posted May 26, 2014 #55 Posted May 26, 2014 I have the razor found at the exact spot where the TF Baum was (Reussenberg)Do you have to have overlooked
BEAST Posted May 30, 2014 Author #57 Posted May 30, 2014 I have the razor found at the exact spot where the TF Baum was (Reussenberg) Do you have to have overlooked I should have looked more carefully!
AB45 Posted December 7, 2014 #59 Posted December 7, 2014 Input Reussenberg.1945, the Reussenberg no training ground
AB45 Posted December 7, 2014 #61 Posted December 7, 2014 UFO Unknown object references.Has remained in the forest.
AB45 Posted December 7, 2014 #62 Posted December 7, 2014 Last from 2014 A modern G36 and two 30/06 from the Task Force Baum.
BEAST Posted December 12, 2014 Author #63 Posted December 12, 2014 Interesting finds. I have a photo of it somewhere, but on the hill I found a tree with a 1945 dated carving on it with a US soldier's name and hometown. IIRC, he was from North Carolina. I'll see if I can find it.
lovmilinsig Posted December 12, 2014 #64 Posted December 12, 2014 Very interesting photos. Thanks for posting. Ed
BEAST Posted March 28, 2015 Author #65 Posted March 28, 2015 In rememberance of the 70th anniversary of the raid.
David D Posted March 28, 2015 #66 Posted March 28, 2015 Great thread. This raid is very interesting. I have read about it before, quite an interesting article. Dave
AB45 Posted July 28, 2018 #67 Posted July 28, 2018 HY A friend made a special find two months ago on the Sodenberg: the dog tag of a US soldier who, presumably a member of the "Task Force Baum", probably lost his assault on the 1945 prisoner of war camp in Hammelburg. However, it is not an official dog tag, but a self-made, which the soldier probably wore on his wrist. "Sam W. Davis" is engraved on the top, with a long number on the back. "I would like to send the stamp to the family of the soldier," says the friend. However, previous attempts to find out something about the owner of the brand failed. Who can help ? Greetings AB45
copper252 Posted July 28, 2018 #68 Posted July 28, 2018 HY A friend made a special find two months ago on the Sodenberg: the dog tag of a US soldier who, presumably a member of the "Task Force Baum", probably lost his assault on the 1945 prisoner of war camp in Hammelburg. However, it is not an official dog tag, but a self-made, which the soldier probably wore on his wrist. "Sam W. Davis" is engraved on the top, with a long number on the back. "I would like to send the stamp to the family of the soldier," says the friend. However, previous attempts to find out something about the owner of the brand failed. Who can help ? Greetings AB45 Here is his enlistment Record: Samuel W. Davis – 33684508 Residence: Alaska Date of Enlistment: 22 April 1943 Place of Enlistment: Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Component of the Army: Selectees (Enlisted Men) Branch: Unknown Source of Army Personnel: Civil Life Nativity: White, citizen Year of Birth: 1924 Education: 4 years of high school Civilian Occupation: Unknown Marital Status: Single, without dependents
BEAST Posted March 27, 2020 Author #69 Posted March 27, 2020 In remembrance of the 75th anniversary of the raid.
patches Posted October 12, 2023 #70 Posted October 12, 2023 Here's Baum himself, looks like he's a Major here, if so he must of fully recovered from his wounds in theater got promoted and returned to duty.
BEAST Posted March 26, 2025 Author #71 Posted March 26, 2025 In rememberance, on the 80th anniversary.
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