manayunkman Posted May 22, 2012 Share #1 Posted May 22, 2012 Please keep an eye on this post because it is going to take a while to get all the photos on. In 1992 there was an ad, in the Patriot News, for a yard sale. In the description it mentioned " German Helmet ". The sale started at 8. Back in the day I had to be at work at 8 on Saturday. So I got there at 5 hoping that they would be setting up early. Well I sat in my car for an hour waiting. At 6 I had enough and went to the door and knocked. A man showed up in his pajamas and tried to explain to me that I had to wait until 8. I asked him how much he wanted for the German helmet and he replied 75.00. I told him I would give him double if I liked it. So I gave him 150 when he showed it to me. " Where did you get this ?? " I asked. " My wife's uncle brought it home. Do you have his stuff ?? " Yes it is up in the attic. I managed to get into the attic before 6:30 AM and dragged a trunk down. Here is part of the trunk's contents. Foster G. Hetzel started his military career in 1907 as a private in the 13th N.Y. Coastal Artillery, better known as the Coney Island Coastal Artillery. By 1916 he was a Captain serving on the Mexican boarder. In WW1 he commanded F company of the 106th Infantry Regiment. Before the war ended he also commanded the submarine base at Rouen and earned the Etoile Noire from the French government. During the interim war years he became a Major and Lt. Colonel. In this capacity he revamped the New York National Guard Quartermaster Corps. He was a full Colonel when WW2 started and his quartermaster experience was put to good use when he was put in charge of the Hawaiian Service Command. For this service he was awarded the Legion of Merit. By 1950 he was a General and retired soon afterwards. I hope you all enjoy this grouping and keep an eye on the for sale section because I plan to let it go soon. These first photos show a range of insignia from Hetzel's trunk as well as some accoutrements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted May 22, 2012 Author Share #2 Posted May 22, 2012 Here are some photos of Hetzel's early years. There are 4 scrapbook/photo albums with hundreds of items. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted May 22, 2012 Author Share #3 Posted May 22, 2012 Hetzel's Regimental flag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted May 22, 2012 Author Share #4 Posted May 22, 2012 A list, from one of the photo albums, showing Hetzel's progression of service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted May 22, 2012 Author Share #5 Posted May 22, 2012 A list, from one of the photo albums, showing Hetzel's progression of service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted May 22, 2012 Author Share #6 Posted May 22, 2012 A newspaper article, concerning the award of the Etoile Noir medal, and his WW1 ID book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted May 22, 2012 Author Share #7 Posted May 22, 2012 More accoutrements and some of Hetzel's medals ect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted May 22, 2012 Author Share #8 Posted May 22, 2012 Some of the many photos taken on the Mexican boarder and WW1 victory parade in NYC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted May 22, 2012 Author Share #9 Posted May 22, 2012 Some more of the scores of photos and a commanding officers report. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted May 22, 2012 Author Share #10 Posted May 22, 2012 The General's ribbon bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted May 22, 2012 Author Share #11 Posted May 22, 2012 Hetzel's medals and awards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted May 22, 2012 Author Share #12 Posted May 22, 2012 A closer look. The 13th CAC is the Coney Island Coastal Artillery. Hetzel's first unit in Brooklyn, NY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted May 22, 2012 Author Share #13 Posted May 22, 2012 Long Service Medals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted May 22, 2012 Author Share #14 Posted May 22, 2012 Hetzel's Legion of Merit for his work in the Hawaiian Service Command during WW2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted May 22, 2012 Author Share #15 Posted May 22, 2012 Reverse of LOM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted May 22, 2012 Author Share #16 Posted May 22, 2012 Close up of engraving on LOM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted May 22, 2012 Author Share #17 Posted May 22, 2012 A pertinent article. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted May 22, 2012 Author Share #18 Posted May 22, 2012 Another article. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted May 22, 2012 Author Share #19 Posted May 22, 2012 Two more articles and his WW2 ID card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted May 22, 2012 Author Share #20 Posted May 22, 2012 Hetzel did the swearing in of the first group of Japanese Americans to join the Army. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted May 22, 2012 Author Share #21 Posted May 22, 2012 Some photos of the event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted May 22, 2012 Author Share #22 Posted May 22, 2012 More photos of the event. There are more than 45 pictures of the event and the marching off of these troops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted May 22, 2012 Author Share #23 Posted May 22, 2012 Some more pictures of our man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo Posted May 22, 2012 Share #24 Posted May 22, 2012 Wowwwwww!!! :w00t: Just one of the best GO groups I've ever seen! Thank you for sharing! Great pictures! Ricardo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fstop61 Posted May 22, 2012 Share #25 Posted May 22, 2012 Holy Moly......patience really paid-off. That is a fantastic grouping. Kudo's to you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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