Austin R Posted June 1, 2014 Share #1 Posted June 1, 2014 This Beret Belonged to MM1 Harlin Funkhouser (1939-2010) who served 22 years in the US Navy. He served five tours in Vietnam as a SEAL (ST-1) and Provincial Reconnaissance Unit advisor. He earned numerous medals over his career including the Bronze Star, Navy Star, and Vietnamese Gallantry Cross. He served with Gary Smith who wrote the book "Death in the Jungle, Diary of a Navy Seal." He is featured on the cover and is mentioned in almost every chapter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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TrenchfootJoe66 Posted June 1, 2014 Share #12 Posted June 1, 2014 WOW ! Funkhausers beret, very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintageproductions Posted June 1, 2014 Share #13 Posted June 1, 2014 Isn't there another thread about this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin R Posted June 1, 2014 Author Share #14 Posted June 1, 2014 Isn't there another thread about this? Not that I know of, but I did buy it from a forum member. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin R Posted June 2, 2014 Author Share #15 Posted June 2, 2014 rsz_scan0077.jpg I was able to get this document translated Republic of Vietnam Vinh Binh Province Certificate of Memorial Issued to: MM1 Harlin W. Funkhouser Position/Rank: At: Vinh Binh Has made achievement: Brave serviceman in "Seal Team One", operating 6/10/1968, rescuing 26 prisoners of war; consisting of 23 Troops of Justice, 01 Policeman, 01 Youth Assistant, and 01 civilian that has been imprisoned by Viet Cong at Cu Lao Con Coc, Ba Xuyen Province. Number 185/VPVinh Binh, day 7 month 10 year 1968 Chief of Province Lieutenant-Colonel Ton That Dong Anyone on the Internet can find and access. No sign-in required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kammo-man Posted June 2, 2014 Share #16 Posted June 2, 2014 Yum Owen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kammo-man Posted June 2, 2014 Share #17 Posted June 2, 2014 I thought you were sending me pics of this ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin R Posted June 2, 2014 Author Share #18 Posted June 2, 2014 I thought you were sending me pics of this ? I am, I'm borrowing my relatives high resolution camera to take them. I should have them by the end of this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legion Para Posted June 2, 2014 Share #19 Posted June 2, 2014 Having photographic evidence of a uniform (in this case a beret) being worn is particularly nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefallenbuddha Posted June 2, 2014 Share #20 Posted June 2, 2014 That is a really great beret! And, as the above poster mention, having a period photo of the beret in use is spectacular! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puff Posted June 2, 2014 Share #21 Posted June 2, 2014 Really nice! At last I could recognize Funckhouser! If I found other pics, I will shared with you. The beret is particularly well preserved. A really great piece! Thanks to share it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrenchfootJoe66 Posted June 2, 2014 Share #22 Posted June 2, 2014 Does it smell like coffee or tea ? Just kidding. That's an outstanding bit of history you have there. I dare say its worthy of the SEAL Museum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ELVIS HAS LEFT THE BUILDING.... Posted June 2, 2014 Share #23 Posted June 2, 2014 Very very nice, thanks for showing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
River Patrol Posted June 2, 2014 Share #24 Posted June 2, 2014 WOW! A nice beret! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOG RT Mamba Posted June 29, 2015 Share #25 Posted June 29, 2015 Austin R ¡Wonderful! PRU Tiger beret of Funkhouser. .Thanks for the pictures. Joseba Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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