37thguy Posted August 26, 2012 Share 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] Looking for for 37th Division VietNam and earlier Special Forces & USS Hemminger DE 746 items "Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rapidly promoted by mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end." See my FB sales page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1928884587130681/pending/ Link to post Share on other sites
37thguy Posted August 26, 2012 Author Share Posted August 26, 2012 His Medals Looking for for 37th Division VietNam and earlier Special Forces & USS Hemminger DE 746 items "Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rapidly promoted by mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end." See my FB sales page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1928884587130681/pending/ Link to post Share on other sites
37thguy Posted August 26, 2012 Author Share Posted August 26, 2012 heres the other half. Both Chaplains were awarded TWO Purple Hearts during their service. Looking for for 37th Division VietNam and earlier Special Forces & USS Hemminger DE 746 items "Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rapidly promoted by mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end." See my FB sales page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1928884587130681/pending/ Link to post Share on other sites
manayunkman Posted August 26, 2012 Share 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 post Share on other sites
37thguy Posted August 26, 2012 Author Share 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. Looking for for 37th Division VietNam and earlier Special Forces & USS Hemminger DE 746 items "Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rapidly promoted by mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end." See my FB sales page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1928884587130681/pending/ Link to post Share on other sites
mvmhm Posted August 26, 2012 Share 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 Mark Conrad, MSgt, USAF (Ret)"Poor is the nation that has no Heroes...shameful is the one having them that forgets."The Miami Valley Military History Museum: http://www.mvmhm.comhttps://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Miami-Valley-Military-History-Museum/111268115594349Official Partner of the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration: www.vietnamwar50th.comOfficial Partner of the United States of America World War I Centennial: www.worldwar1centennial.org Link to post Share on other sites
APO472 Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 Very nice & awesome display! Quite historical. Well done! OH, and the "Buckeyes" are a nice touch! Link to post Share on other sites
Bugme Posted August 26, 2012 Share 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!!! "There is no such thing as an expert, only students with different levels of education." Link to post Share on other sites
37thguy Posted August 26, 2012 Author Share 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: Looking for for 37th Division VietNam and earlier Special Forces & USS Hemminger DE 746 items "Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rapidly promoted by mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end." See my FB sales page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1928884587130681/pending/ Link to post Share on other sites
Hank Posted August 27, 2012 Share 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 post Share on other sites
37thguy Posted August 27, 2012 Author Share Posted August 27, 2012 Thanks :thumbsup: Looking for for 37th Division VietNam and earlier Special Forces & USS Hemminger DE 746 items "Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rapidly promoted by mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end." See my FB sales page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1928884587130681/pending/ Link to post Share on other sites
carbinephalen Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Incredible! Do you have the SSM citation yet for him? Visit My 76th Division Collection Website! http://76thdivisioncollection.blogspot.com/ Always looking for 76th Infantry Division Items and Information!! 385th, 304th, and 417th Infantry Regiments : 355th, 364th, 901st, 302nd Field Artillery Battalions 301st Medical and 301st Engineer Battalions Link to post Share on other sites
37thguy Posted August 27, 2012 Author Share Posted August 27, 2012 Im not sure Looking for for 37th Division VietNam and earlier Special Forces & USS Hemminger DE 746 items "Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rapidly promoted by mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end." See my FB sales page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1928884587130681/pending/ Link to post Share on other sites
Timberwolf Posted August 27, 2012 Share 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 Looking for any WWII 104th "Timberwolf" Division items. Including items from the 413th, 414th, and 415th Infantry Regiments 104th Recon Troop, 329th Engineer Battalion, 329th Medical Battalion 385th, 386th, 387th, and 929th Field Artillery Battalions 804th Ordnance Company 104th Quartermaster Company 104th Signal Company 555th Anti-Aircraft Battalion, 750th Tank Battalion 692nd Tank Destroyer Battalion 817th Tank Destroyer Battalion Link to post Share on other sites
37thguy Posted August 27, 2012 Author Share Posted August 27, 2012 They are out there, just get to them before Bugme!!! Looking for for 37th Division VietNam and earlier Special Forces & USS Hemminger DE 746 items "Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rapidly promoted by mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end." See my FB sales page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1928884587130681/pending/ Link to post Share on other sites
bheskett Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Can we see the rest of the display? Bob Link to post Share on other sites
37thguy Posted August 27, 2012 Author Share Posted August 27, 2012 Here ya go Bob. Looking for for 37th Division VietNam and earlier Special Forces & USS Hemminger DE 746 items "Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rapidly promoted by mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end." See my FB sales page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1928884587130681/pending/ Link to post Share on other sites
37thguy Posted August 27, 2012 Author Share Posted August 27, 2012 . Looking for for 37th Division VietNam and earlier Special Forces & USS Hemminger DE 746 items "Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rapidly promoted by mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end." See my FB sales page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1928884587130681/pending/ Link to post Share on other sites
37thguy Posted August 27, 2012 Author Share Posted August 27, 2012 . Looking for for 37th Division VietNam and earlier Special Forces & USS Hemminger DE 746 items "Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rapidly promoted by mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end." See my FB sales page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1928884587130681/pending/ Link to post Share on other sites
bheskett Posted August 27, 2012 Share 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 post Share on other sites
37thguy Posted August 27, 2012 Author Share Posted August 27, 2012 Sad,,,,only two,148, Co F Company Commander (93) and Sgt, Co D, 145th Infantry (88) Looking for for 37th Division VietNam and earlier Special Forces & USS Hemminger DE 746 items "Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rapidly promoted by mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end." See my FB sales page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1928884587130681/pending/ Link to post Share on other sites
Chap15 Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Glad you got the grouping. Well done. Wanted Chaplain Items My Chaplain Collection http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/8174-chaplain-collection/ Link to post Share on other sites
fstop61 Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 What a great grouping! Two chaplains with two PH's each! Awesome stuff Thanks for sharing Looking for: Fourth/ Seventh Rhode Island Infantry items Purple Heart : Robert L. Freitag KIA ETO 2/11/45 Any US/German items with the last name "Freitag" also, war-related posters Link to post Share on other sites
BEAST Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Wow! Nice chaplains' groups and a really nice display! " We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm. " View my website honoring the men and women of Indiana: http://indianavets.wix.com/indiana-at-war and follow my updates on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/IndianaModernAgeofWar/ Interested in US uniforms? Join the Association of American Military Uniform Collectors! http://aamuc.org/or find us on Facebook! facebook.com/AAMUC.ORG Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Dentino Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Cudos on the uni's and display. Well done all around Mark! :thumbsup: Always looking for 325th G.I.R. and WWII USMC items! Link to post Share on other sites
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