MasonK Posted May 28, 2015 Share #1 Posted May 28, 2015 Found this grouping posted on Craigslist. Actually quite surprised that no one had jumped on it. I want to preface by saying, I am purposely not posting the veterans name in this thread and would appreciate if others would also refrain from doing so. The initial grouping consisted of the veteran's service coat, 3 overseas caps, 1 laundry bag and 1 khaki shirt. The items were being sold by the nephew of the vet. I met with him today (very nice gentlemen) and was amazed by the items he had. After speaking with the nephew, I was able to add 1 tog tag, a photo of the vet, another khaki shirt, the PT shorts, the flight cap and the 3 SSI; 1 AAF HQ, 2 8th AAF (on British made stubby wing). The diary's, paperwork, POW dog tag, etc, he allowed me to photograph. He wasn't quite ready to part ways, however said I would have first chance once he was. All of the medals are with the nephews son. Regardless, I'm pleased to be the caretaker of a small part of this grouping. Additional research is required, however thankfully quite a bit of what I have interest in, the vet captured in his diary. Some details not in the screenshots/photos below: Service - 385th Bomb Group, 548th Bomb Squadron POW Date - 8th of May, 1944 Aircraft - B17, Jeanie Ricky (42-31786) Position - Waist Gunner Target - Berlin Ejection area - Bremen I don't have a Fold3 Acct, so was unable to pull the MACR. If anyone does and would be willing to help me out, I would be greatly appreciative!! In any case, I'll start with some of the paperwork: Enlistment and POW records from the Archives Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasonK Posted May 28, 2015 Author Share #2 Posted May 28, 2015 All of the items below were not included as part of the group: Discharge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasonK Posted May 28, 2015 Author Share #3 Posted May 28, 2015 A scrapbook the vet put together. The ledger on the right details his service, specifically when he was captured. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MasonK Posted May 28, 2015 Author Share #6 Posted May 28, 2015 This is the diary he kept while a POW. Some really great artwork, including the complete contents of Red Cross care packages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MasonK Posted May 28, 2015 Author Share #8 Posted May 28, 2015 The bottom drawing is of the Philadelphia skyline. Obviously trying to remember better times back home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasonK Posted May 29, 2015 Author Share #9 Posted May 29, 2015 First photo is of his home in SW Phily. Second starts the details of his capture and eventual release. He was in 2 POW camps. As the Allies began moving closer, the prisoners had to move. The trek to the new camp was 91 miles, over 5 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MasonK Posted May 29, 2015 Author Share #11 Posted May 29, 2015 Patton saves the day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasonK Posted May 29, 2015 Author Share #12 Posted May 29, 2015 His POW Dog Tag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasonK Posted May 29, 2015 Author Share #13 Posted May 29, 2015 These are the items that I'm now the caretaker of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MasonK Posted May 29, 2015 Author Share #16 Posted May 29, 2015 Laundry mark is on the one overseas cap. Didn't photograph well, unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasonK Posted May 29, 2015 Author Share #17 Posted May 29, 2015 PT Shorts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MasonK Posted May 29, 2015 Author Share #20 Posted May 29, 2015 A few SSI and his dog tag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasonK Posted May 29, 2015 Author Share #21 Posted May 29, 2015 Flight Cap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MasonK Posted May 29, 2015 Author Share #25 Posted May 29, 2015 Lastly, a photo of the vet (on the right) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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