Got da Penny Posted March 6, 2014 Share #1 Posted March 6, 2014 This is from my "personal" collection. Can anyone ID what unit he is from ? *** NEW *** Honorplace Site for Grandfather Link to post Share on other sites
R Michael Posted March 6, 2014 Share #2 Posted March 6, 2014 That is a great photo Carey! Mike A collecter of photographs Always looking for PTO related photos and photo albums. also looking for 134th CB USN and 711th railroad operating battalion photos and photo albums. Mike Harpe Link to post Share on other sites
Nuts Posted March 6, 2014 Share #3 Posted March 6, 2014 Great photo. Looks like 442 attached to the 34th division wwii. Link to post Share on other sites
USdog Posted March 6, 2014 Share #4 Posted March 6, 2014 Yes, looks to be 34th division Check out my online collection of dog tags... http://historicdogtags.com LOOKING FOR DOG TAGS.... CIVIL WAR, WWI, WWII, KOREAN WAR, AND VIETNAM.PM ME IF YOU HAVE ANYTHING! I WILL LET YOU KNOW IF IM INTERESTED.THANKS,USDOG Link to post Share on other sites
J_Andrews Posted March 6, 2014 Share #5 Posted March 6, 2014 Make that the 100th Inf Bn (Sep), precursor to the 442nd RCT. The Bn went overseas and served as an attachment to the 34th, and th RCT formed AFTER it. Link to post Share on other sites
doyler Posted March 6, 2014 Share #6 Posted March 6, 2014 Agreed 100th inf Bn Appears he has the 34th on the helmet and shirt. Boy would that para helmet be a helmet to have(the 34th aint shabby either) In Memoriam:Lieutenant J.Kostelec 1-3 First Special Service Force MIA/PD 4 March 1944 ItalyI HAVE SEEN THE ENEMY AND IT IS DAYLIGHTForget about the tips..We'll get hell to pay (AC/DC)"If you cant get out and run with the big dogs then sit on the porch and bark at the cars going by.." Have you Hugged a Clown Today? You Cant Get A Sun Tan On The Moon.. Link to post Share on other sites
Sgt. Boghots Posted March 6, 2014 Share #7 Posted March 6, 2014 Ron, I'll take the Mod 42 he has in his hands, you take the Para helmet, and we'll both be happy ! Best regards, Paul. Link to post Share on other sites
doyler Posted March 6, 2014 Share #8 Posted March 6, 2014 Ron, I'll take the Mod 42 he has in his hands, you take the Para helmet, and we'll both be happy ! Best regards, Paul. Paul Works for me.Then at christmas we can swap them each year.. (should send a pic of the 42 Navy/KM I have) In Memoriam:Lieutenant J.Kostelec 1-3 First Special Service Force MIA/PD 4 March 1944 ItalyI HAVE SEEN THE ENEMY AND IT IS DAYLIGHTForget about the tips..We'll get hell to pay (AC/DC)"If you cant get out and run with the big dogs then sit on the porch and bark at the cars going by.." Have you Hugged a Clown Today? You Cant Get A Sun Tan On The Moon.. Link to post Share on other sites
Got da Penny Posted March 6, 2014 Author Share #9 Posted March 6, 2014 Thanks so much for everyone's comments and replies. I had no idea about the 100th inf bn. !!!! That is awesome news. Does that make it more scarce, having an early photo of 34th nesei soldier ?? *** NEW *** Honorplace Site for Grandfather Link to post Share on other sites
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