History Man Posted May 9, 2013 Share #1 Posted May 9, 2013 This came to me via the friend of the family. Sadly there is no name to go with the group but from what is there you can somewhat see the history of it. Looks to be the vet serving in the 325th and seeing combat, there is a separate bronze arrowhead so maybe even seeing an invasion, and then transferring to the 13th ABN for occupation duty in Germany (hence the German made ribbon bar). The group consists of 2 glider badges (1 is JR Gaunt and the other is unmarked), his 325th oval and DIs, some CIBs, 13th abn patch, his ribbon bar and GCM, some post stamps, and a sweetheart piece. Lastly the best piece IMO, his airborne ring. Philip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
History Man Posted May 9, 2013 Author Share #2 Posted May 9, 2013 ABN close up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
History Man Posted May 9, 2013 Author Share #3 Posted May 9, 2013 German made ribbon bar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottG Posted May 9, 2013 Share #4 Posted May 9, 2013 Great little group, he sure did like his CIBs! Scott. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
History Man Posted May 9, 2013 Author Share #5 Posted May 9, 2013 JR Gaunt wing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
History Man Posted May 9, 2013 Author Share #6 Posted May 9, 2013 back of wing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
History Man Posted May 9, 2013 Author Share #7 Posted May 9, 2013 Wing & oval set Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
History Man Posted May 9, 2013 Author Share #8 Posted May 9, 2013 325th DIs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
History Man Posted May 9, 2013 Author Share #9 Posted May 9, 2013 backs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
History Man Posted May 9, 2013 Author Share #10 Posted May 9, 2013 ring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
History Man Posted May 9, 2013 Author Share #11 Posted May 9, 2013 back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
History Man Posted May 9, 2013 Author Share #12 Posted May 9, 2013 side, note detail is on both sides Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
History Man Posted May 9, 2013 Author Share #13 Posted May 9, 2013 Pins by Consolidated Vultee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
History Man Posted May 9, 2013 Author Share #14 Posted May 9, 2013 Lastly the sweetheart piece Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutiger83 Posted May 9, 2013 Share #15 Posted May 9, 2013 Very nice! I really like the JR Gaunt wings. Congrats!....Kat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riflegreen297 Posted May 9, 2013 Share #16 Posted May 9, 2013 Very nice, as a former member of the 325th A.I.R., it is always good to see 325th G.I.R. groups and items. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan H. Posted May 9, 2013 Share #17 Posted May 9, 2013 An alternative thesis- your man started in the 13th Airborne and then went to the 82nd when he deployed to the ETO as a replacement. The 13th A/B was the last airborne division to get into theater and the first out. Most assuredly, he wasn't transferring to the 13th for occupation duty as it was the 82nd that spent the most time of the airborne divisions carrying out occupation duties. The ring that you show is one that, up to now, I have only encountered in the hands of 17th A/B veterans, though I imagine that anyone with a few bucks at the PX could have bought one. You sweetheart piece is actually a tie bar. I would imagine that the "39" in the center is the year the owner graduated from high school. Thanks for sharing the group. Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Dentino Posted May 9, 2013 Share #18 Posted May 9, 2013 Great little 325th grouping.....I would agree 100% with Allan's assessment of his journey though.....13th then to the 82nd. If the arrowhead belongs then he may have come in before M-G as a Normandy replacement. Either way, great little group. The DUI's and JRG wings are GREAT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEAST Posted May 9, 2013 Share #19 Posted May 9, 2013 Nice group Phillip! It's a pity about no name being associated with the group, but it will still make a nice display. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDK Posted May 9, 2013 Share #20 Posted May 9, 2013 Nice group of items. Thanks for sharing! JD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
History Man Posted May 9, 2013 Author Share #21 Posted May 9, 2013 Thank you, it really is a nice group and thank you for the revised history on it. Interesting to see both 13th, 82nd, and 17th abn pieces in the lot. Philip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timberwolf Posted May 9, 2013 Share #22 Posted May 9, 2013 Nice little group! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
History Man Posted May 12, 2013 Author Share #23 Posted May 12, 2013 Thanks for all comments on it, really looks nice in the display case. Even though it is not named, the pieces tell the story. Philip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpstout Posted May 14, 2013 Share #24 Posted May 14, 2013 Phillip, a Very Nice Grouping. Appreciate the opportunity to study it. regards, pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunafish Posted May 23, 2013 Share #25 Posted May 23, 2013 very nice grouping......it's a shame the name of the soldier is lost to history....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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