37thguy Posted August 26, 2012 Share #1 Posted August 26, 2012 Picked this up several weeks ago from a forum member here but havent had the time to take pics till yesterday when I set up my annual display for the 37th Divisions Reunion. Hat has been added for display purposes. Heres some info: Uniform worn by Chaplain Major (then Captain) Earle C. Hochwald, O-495414. Chaplain Hochwald was awarded the Silver Star, Bronze Star with Oak Leaf Cluster, and two Purple Hearts for courageous acts on Bougainville and Luzon. Chaplain Hochwalds home address was 63 Pearl St, Middleboro, MA during his service. I'm very proud to be the caretaker of this uniform group and medals. Having a Chaplains uniform from both World Wars in the 37th Division is quite a thrill. [/size][/b] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
37thguy Posted August 26, 2012 Author Share #2 Posted August 26, 2012 His Medals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
37thguy Posted August 26, 2012 Author Share #3 Posted August 26, 2012 heres the other half. Both Chaplains were awarded TWO Purple Hearts during their service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted August 26, 2012 Share #4 Posted August 26, 2012 Awesome group. Where do you find something like that ? ( The forum ) Has got to be really rare. Thanks for posting it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
37thguy Posted August 26, 2012 Author Share #5 Posted August 26, 2012 The WW1 uniform was in a trade years ago with a friend of mine. The WW2 was offered to me after I had contacted the former owner when he originally displayed it here. Several months later it became available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvmhm Posted August 26, 2012 Share #6 Posted August 26, 2012 I did a display for them in 2003 up at Camp Perry...got to spend a lot of time with Chaplain Heindl (DSC)...he was a really neat guy! Mark sends Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APO472 Posted August 26, 2012 Share #7 Posted August 26, 2012 Very nice & awesome display! Quite historical. Well done! OH, and the "Buckeyes" are a nice touch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugme Posted August 26, 2012 Share #8 Posted August 26, 2012 Now Mark, you know that I like these uniforms! It's even more awesome that they are back in their namesake state! You can be proud of these!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
37thguy Posted August 26, 2012 Author Share #9 Posted August 26, 2012 Now Mark, you know that I like these uniforms! It's even more awesome that they are back in their namesake state! You can be proud of these!!! Very much so. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Posted August 27, 2012 Share #10 Posted August 27, 2012 Mark, that is one fantastic uniform! And a very rare one being that it is a chaplin. You sure come up with some good ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
37thguy Posted August 27, 2012 Author Share #11 Posted August 27, 2012 Thanks :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbinephalen Posted August 27, 2012 Share #12 Posted August 27, 2012 Incredible! Do you have the SSM citation yet for him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
37thguy Posted August 27, 2012 Author Share #13 Posted August 27, 2012 Im not sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timberwolf Posted August 27, 2012 Share #14 Posted August 27, 2012 Great addition to your 37th Div collection! I'm curious what denomination was this chaplain? On the same note I'm hoping to add a Timberwolf Chaplain one day, so this has actually given me some hope! Haha! Congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
37thguy Posted August 27, 2012 Author Share #15 Posted August 27, 2012 They are out there, just get to them before Bugme!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bheskett Posted August 27, 2012 Share #16 Posted August 27, 2012 Can we see the rest of the display? Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
37thguy Posted August 27, 2012 Author Share #17 Posted August 27, 2012 Here ya go Bob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
37thguy Posted August 27, 2012 Author Share #18 Posted August 27, 2012 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
37thguy Posted August 27, 2012 Author Share #19 Posted August 27, 2012 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bheskett Posted August 27, 2012 Share #20 Posted August 27, 2012 I love it. How many of the old timers were there? When I did the 32nd reunions it was liking haveing a bunch of uncles to tell me stories. I bet it is the same with you. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
37thguy Posted August 27, 2012 Author Share #21 Posted August 27, 2012 Sad,,,,only two,148, Co F Company Commander (93) and Sgt, Co D, 145th Infantry (88) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chap15 Posted August 27, 2012 Share #22 Posted August 27, 2012 Glad you got the grouping. Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fstop61 Posted August 27, 2012 Share #23 Posted August 27, 2012 What a great grouping! Two chaplains with two PH's each! Awesome stuff Thanks for sharing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEAST Posted August 27, 2012 Share #24 Posted August 27, 2012 Wow! Nice chaplains' groups and a really nice display! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Dentino Posted August 27, 2012 Share #25 Posted August 27, 2012 Cudos on the uni's and display. Well done all around Mark! :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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