Hinrik WD Posted May 28, 2016 Share #101 Posted May 28, 2016 Been a while since I posted. Here is an actual Guadalcanal trench art relic: Part of a large USMC grouping I have. Will try to post more photos soon. Reg Hinrik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JB4244 Posted June 2, 2016 Share #103 Posted June 2, 2016 Here is the uniform of a communication officer of the 1st Marine Air Wing who awarded the Silver Star on Guadalcanal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWII_GI Posted June 2, 2016 Share #104 Posted June 2, 2016 This is my prized helmet that was worn by Mark Ben Kamen on Guadalcanal where he was wounded in action in 1942. Mark B. Kaman was born in 1921 and enlisted in the marine corps at age 18 in 1939. He was part of the 1st marine division, 11th marines special weapons battery K company. Mark landed on Guadalcanal on August 7th 1942 and was wounded there on November 3rd 1942. He was shot in his left hand and lost his middle and ring fingers. Mark was discharged at the rank of sergeant on July 1st 1943. He died in 1976 at the age of 54. I have a post on it here, http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/229142-wwii-usmc-m1-helmet-with-ega-and-hawley-liner/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasonK Posted June 2, 2016 Share #105 Posted June 2, 2016 Amazing helmet, TBF! Here is my contribution. Group named to Sgt. Henry J. Abbott. He served with the 1st (3/7) during Guadalcanal and Cape Gloucester (Awarded the Silver Star), then later with the 4th (1/23) at Iwo. The Vandegrift was fashioned by his wife for their son (toddler size), I assume using Abbott's uniform. SSI is Aussie made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mes Posted June 2, 2016 Share #107 Posted June 2, 2016 What a great thread. I really enjoy seeing all these Guadalcanal related items. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB4244 Posted June 3, 2016 Share #108 Posted June 3, 2016 Hello, Indeed very interested topic ! Here is an army M1936 bag named to an USMC Captain WIA on Guadalcanal during the battle of Edson's Ridge. He served in Alaska during the rest of the war. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViewfinderGyrene Posted June 18, 2016 Share #109 Posted June 18, 2016 James C Lockamy C-1-1 Guadalcanal veteran as well as Cape Gloucester and Pelleliu .......... ~VFG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellasilva Posted January 2, 2017 Share #110 Posted January 2, 2017 Francis Harper, Able Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Marines. He served as a rifleman on Guadalcanal, landing on November 21, 1942. He went on to serve as a rifleman on Cape Gloucester and an intelligence scout on Peleliu, surviving the war unscathed physically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParanormalTrooper Posted January 2, 2017 Share #111 Posted January 2, 2017 Wow, fantastic stuff guys! Unfortunately all of my named USMC gear was used in later campaigns. Man, some amazing stuff on this thread. Absolutely incredible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMCR79 Posted January 3, 2017 Share #112 Posted January 3, 2017 2nd Lt. John J. Gately USMCR - 1/5 1st Marine Division The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Second Lieutenant John J. Gately (MCSN: 0-8081), United States Marine Corps Reserve, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as Commander of a Machine Gun Platoon, First Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine Division, during action against enemy Japanese forces along the coast of Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands, 10 August 1942. While proceeding through the dense underbrush in enemy-controlled territory, Second Lieutenant Gately, several feet in advance of his men, was seriously wounded by a Japanese sniper concealed in a well camouflaged position. With utter disregard for his own personal safety, he managed to get to his feet after being struck down, and shot and killed the enemy sniper. Persisting in his valiant effort to carry out the orders of his superior officer, he attempted to crawl to his platoon but collapsed from the effort. His fortitude and courage at the risk of his life reflect great credit upon the United States Naval Service. According to Richard Tregaskis "Guadalcanal Diary" Gately killed the first enemy combatant during Operation Watchtower Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParanormalTrooper Posted January 3, 2017 Share #113 Posted January 3, 2017 Now THAT is a nice grouping, Bill! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViewfinderGyrene Posted January 3, 2017 Share #114 Posted January 3, 2017 2nd Lt. John J. Gately USMCR - 1/5 1st Marine Division The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Second Lieutenant John J. Gately (MCSN: 0-8081), United States Marine Corps Reserve, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as Commander of a Machine Gun Platoon, First Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine Division, during action against enemy Japanese forces along the coast of Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands, 10 August 1942. While proceeding through the dense underbrush in enemy-controlled territory, Second Lieutenant Gately, several feet in advance of his men, was seriously wounded by a Japanese sniper concealed in a well camouflaged position. With utter disregard for his own personal safety, he managed to get to his feet after being struck down, and shot and killed the enemy sniper. Persisting in his valiant effort to carry out the orders of his superior officer, he attempted to crawl to his platoon but collapsed from the effort. His fortitude and courage at the risk of his life reflect great credit upon the United States Naval Service. According to Richard Tregaskis "Guadalcanal Diary" Gately killed the first enemy combatant during Operation Watchtower Bill Remarkable group sir. By the way, had attempted to send you a PM on another subject but your box is full. Excellent tribute to Lt. Gately. ~VFG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mes Posted January 3, 2017 Share #115 Posted January 3, 2017 Great group Bill. Thanks for posting it Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPage Posted January 5, 2017 Share #116 Posted January 5, 2017 Here's my contribution. I think there's a good chance that 2nd Mar Div patch is original to the coat. It's a cut-down service coat, by the way. Unnamed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramram Posted January 5, 2017 Share #117 Posted January 5, 2017 Great items everybody. Here is a piece of trench art dated 1943 that I've had laying around here for a few years. Rob M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theorywolf Posted January 6, 2017 Share #118 Posted January 6, 2017 Happy to place my second Guadalcanal group for this thread. Helmet belonging to Robert L. Searles, PT Boat Skipper at Guadalcanal. I also have a KABAR knife from Guadalcanal in July, 1944 (post-battle).. Need to take some photos! http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/232584-tales-of-tulagi-m1-helmet-belonging-to-cdr-robert-lippincott-searles-pt-skipper-and-xo-mtb-ron-3-guadacanal/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandy Posted July 27, 2017 Share #119 Posted July 27, 2017 Uniform of Joseph H. Tolko 2nd Raider BN. CO. B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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