WW2 vet Nevin Gillmor, 941st engr aviation topographic bn , his prize

[BILL THE PATCH]

This is my friend i have known for sometime now. he is a great guy and so is his wife of 67 years. the helmet he is holding he picked up on the beach at bizerte. landed in africa and went on up through italy till end of war. he told me he made all the sand tables and models of the german and italian fortifications from pictures. he painted the swastica on top of helmet. mods please fix last name to Gillmor. NOT MILLMOR. I apologise

[BILL THE PATCH]

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[badash5946]

That is a really nice helmet with great provenance. His service there is appreciated!

[USCapturephotos]

Thanks for sharing this awesome photo of your friend with his bring back helmet! It's such a treasure to still be able to meet and talk to the WW2 vets.

Paul

[Costa]

god bless him--- may he live for ever.

[Terry K.]

Long live Nevin! Great helmet

[katieony]

Thank you for posting!

Mike

[1st Sgt CES]

Great Helmet !! Blue Skies Mark

[Martygraw]

A great American and a nice souvenir helmet.