jim2 Posted January 23, 2007 Share #1 Posted January 23, 2007 This is a uniform that I had purchased quite a few years ago, long before I collected named uniforms. This uniform always puzzled me due to the fact that it had no Combat patch, no overseas bars, but should the traces of a large ribbon rack & cib. The jacket was marked H 2980, along with the shirt, pants, & several fatigues (they also lacked a cib or combat patch). Upon a further inspection several years later I noticed a piece of a lining of a service cap that had the serviceman's full name & serial number. I was able to find him in the NARA enlistment records, and then I was surprised to find him in the POW records (I always check both). My first response from NARA just gave me basic awards & stated the old "lost in the fire of 1973" line. Well I was more lucky in my second attempt. Today a large packet arrived and it included the info on what medals he was awarded, unfortunately most of the other info was post WWII, so I am still unsure exactly what unit he served with during the war. I was able to restore his ribbon rack with period 1950's ribbons I had. All I need is a GC device with 5 knots, and a few qualification awards. I am glad I was able to but the history back with this uniform, and hopefully will be able to find out more info about SFC Howard A vernon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim2 Posted January 23, 2007 Author Share #2 Posted January 23, 2007 Here is a close up of the restored ribbons, & CIB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim2 Posted January 23, 2007 Author Share #3 Posted January 23, 2007 Here is the piece of liner found in the pocket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim2 Posted January 23, 2007 Author Share #4 Posted January 23, 2007 Here is the laundry mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim2 Posted January 23, 2007 Author Share #5 Posted January 23, 2007 Here is the inside of the jacket showing the traces of ribbons & CIB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim2 Posted January 23, 2007 Author Share #6 Posted January 23, 2007 Here is the letter from nara listing him as a POW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim2 Posted January 23, 2007 Author Share #7 Posted January 23, 2007 Here is his list of decorations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim2 Posted January 23, 2007 Author Share #8 Posted January 23, 2007 Here is some of his info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim2 Posted January 23, 2007 Author Share #9 Posted January 23, 2007 some more info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurt_E Posted November 2, 2019 Share #10 Posted November 2, 2019 Awesome research! Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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