HistoryNut Posted July 9, 2013 Author Share #26 Posted July 9, 2013 Scott, Thank you for taking the time to post the photos...nice pick up! Sean, Thank you for the comment. I also want to say, your P.I. "Mini-Museum" is incredible!! That my friend is an impressive collection. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grovb Posted July 15, 2013 Share #27 Posted July 15, 2013 thanks for showing this amazing historic group from soldier from Illinois. Brandyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FriscoHare Posted July 15, 2013 Share #28 Posted July 15, 2013 Thanks, John for the compliment! Since we're on the topic of E Co., 31st Inf. items... Just want to toss this guy up here. Here's a picture of a guidon that belonged to Lt. Col. Edward G. Born. He served with the unit as an enlistedman during the Korean War. It's made of dark blue cotton twill and the "31," the "E" and infantry rifles are made of melton wool. Apparently, these melton wool pieces are replacements. I had the opportunity to hold it up to a light and I could see the needle holes of the old "31," "E," and infantry rifles. Who knows, it may have been a pre-WWII, Philippine-made piece... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niner Alpha Posted July 15, 2013 Share #29 Posted July 15, 2013 On Guidon's . Here is a photo of the Company Commanders of the 6 battalion of the 31st Infantry right after the battalion was formed for Vietnam in 1967. The picture was taken at Ft. Lewis, Washington as the new battalion was in training. Previous to Vietnam, Regiments were the general rule. By the time of Vietnam Regiments had become a thing of the past as far as operations went. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottG Posted July 15, 2013 Share #30 Posted July 15, 2013 This wouldn't be the company guidons for the first battalion? Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
501_medic Posted August 14, 2013 Share #31 Posted August 14, 2013 great items nice group Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HistoryNut Posted September 28, 2013 Author Share #32 Posted September 28, 2013 Bronze Star Engraving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katieony Posted October 2, 2013 Share #33 Posted October 2, 2013 Wow, thanks for sharing! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garandomatic Posted October 5, 2013 Share #34 Posted October 5, 2013 Amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted October 13, 2013 Share #35 Posted October 13, 2013 I recently acquired this group and was able to add some more items thanks of the owner of Capt. Hinkle's diaries! I was able to acquire the matching 31st Inf crossed rifle, ribbon bars, photos , rank insignia, and some other items. I have also been doing some research. Here is a photo of the group with the additional insignia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted October 13, 2013 Share #36 Posted October 13, 2013 Here is his Bronze Star citation. It is for the same day he was wounded Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted October 13, 2013 Share #37 Posted October 13, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted October 13, 2013 Share #38 Posted October 13, 2013 Being presented the Bronze Star in 1947. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted October 13, 2013 Share #39 Posted October 13, 2013 In my opinion, his WD ID card is one of the most interesting parts of this group. It is dated Aug 1941, which means he had to have kept it with him the entire time he was a POW. Kurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted October 13, 2013 Share #40 Posted October 13, 2013 A couple of great patches, an I.D. card, his cap and a flag. The flag is made from a piece of his shirt sewn to a chop stick...any ideas on this. I am sure the purpose of the flag is lost with time! I believe the purpose of the " flag" after looking at it closely is that it is a "fly swatter" used to keep the flies off his open wound he suffered from being shot in the leg in Dec 1941. His leg wasn't amputated until 1943, so I am sure it became quite attractive to flies. The cloth is stained and I am guessing it was used to shoo them away. Kurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIKyle Posted October 14, 2013 Share #41 Posted October 14, 2013 Group looks good all together again! Kyle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted December 21, 2022 Share #42 Posted December 21, 2022 bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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