42fordjeeper Posted February 3, 2015 Share #76 Posted February 3, 2015 Very, very nice, these items are still out there and still sadly being thrown away, I spoke to a gentlemen the other day who said they threw out his uncles ww2 uniforms because they felt there was no value in them, some people are only concerned with the value and not what the individual went through,but seeing this makes me smile as the history is being preserved,Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakota Posted February 3, 2015 Share #77 Posted February 3, 2015 Great grouping! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasonK Posted February 3, 2015 Author Share #78 Posted February 3, 2015 Thank you, Gentlemen! Pat, a shame about the discarded uniforms. Have seen this quite a few times. Have even contacted the family in some instances to have them say they had no interest in reclaiming the items or in discussing their family member. At the same time, I'm sure there are some family who value their time with their family member beyond that persons service, and therefore have no interest in preserving uniforms, etc. Opposite of that, while these men should be respected for their service, it doesn't necessarily mean they were well liked individuals. Some family members may not want the memory of that individual. In both instances, though, I do think the individuals should either sell or donate the items so others can appreciate them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasonK Posted February 6, 2015 Author Share #79 Posted February 6, 2015 Posting links to two other threads created for this group so they are all in one place. Developed Photo Negatives - http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/231292-wwii-101st-vet-photo-negatives-developed/ Spoils of War - http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/231925-101st-vet-spoils-of-war/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasonK Posted May 20, 2015 Author Share #80 Posted May 20, 2015 The cleaning out the estate were able to locate additional items belonging to both Charles and Walter. Thought I would share. This should be the last of the grouping, with the exception of a few German books they are holding, that I still need to pay for. First up, some insignia belonging to Charles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasonK Posted May 20, 2015 Author Share #81 Posted May 20, 2015 101st SSI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasonK Posted May 20, 2015 Author Share #82 Posted May 20, 2015 101st cont, 82nd AB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasonK Posted May 20, 2015 Author Share #83 Posted May 20, 2015 AB Command, Overseas Cap Patch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasonK Posted May 20, 2015 Author Share #84 Posted May 20, 2015 101st HQ Co Ovals, Rank Chevrons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasonK Posted May 20, 2015 Author Share #85 Posted May 20, 2015 Rank Chevrons Cont Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasonK Posted May 20, 2015 Author Share #86 Posted May 20, 2015 Rank Chevrons Cont Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasonK Posted May 20, 2015 Author Share #87 Posted May 20, 2015 Rank Chevrons Cont Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasonK Posted May 20, 2015 Author Share #88 Posted May 20, 2015 Pamphlet given out by the local Jewish Welfare Board, for departing soldiers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasonK Posted May 20, 2015 Author Share #89 Posted May 20, 2015 Officer's Guide Additional negatives (still need to process these) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasonK Posted May 20, 2015 Author Share #90 Posted May 20, 2015 Photo of Wahler and his wife, from the article written on him Sex, Hygiene and VD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasonK Posted May 20, 2015 Author Share #91 Posted May 20, 2015 I believe this is the pipe he may have used overseas. there were about 10 pipes in total found during the clean-out. This matches closest to the ones in the photos of Wahler overseas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasonK Posted May 20, 2015 Author Share #92 Posted May 20, 2015 Enlisted roster, likely from G Company (8th IR, 4th ID) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasonK Posted May 20, 2015 Author Share #93 Posted May 20, 2015 Roster of officers in the 8th Infantry Regiment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasonK Posted May 20, 2015 Author Share #94 Posted May 20, 2015 Roster of officers in the 8th Infantry Regiment cont Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasonK Posted May 20, 2015 Author Share #95 Posted May 20, 2015 Letter Charles wrote to Readers Digest with an interesting anecdote regarding General Van Fleet (at the time a Colonel). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasonK Posted May 20, 2015 Author Share #96 Posted May 20, 2015 A few manuals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MasonK Posted May 20, 2015 Author Share #100 Posted May 20, 2015 A couple bring backs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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