Bugme Posted August 8, 2008 Share #1 Posted August 8, 2008 I've posted this grouping before about 1st Lt. F.L. Thomas on another thread but, recently finished all my research on it including a photo of his grave marker at Wood National Cemetery in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Mr. Thomas was in the 82nd Airborne, 504th PIR, 3rd Battalion, HQ Company and was involved in the D-Day invasion, Market Garden and the Battle of the Bulge. His unit was also involved in the Waal River crossing. 1st Lt. Thomas led a machine gun platoon. Below is a picture of his grouping. I have yet to determine why he had a 6th Army patch with the grouping but, I've chosen to put it together with his items since he had it with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugme Posted August 8, 2008 Author Share #2 Posted August 8, 2008 His Grave Marker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ww2vault Posted August 8, 2008 Share #3 Posted August 8, 2008 Very nice grouping my friend. I love collectors who do follow-up history on their groupings. - Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugme Posted August 9, 2008 Author Share #4 Posted August 9, 2008 Very nice grouping my friend. I love collectors who do follow-up history on their groupings. - Jeff Thanks Jeff, I was able to make a request on graves.com for the grave marker picture. I had a volunteer photographer on that site take the picture and forward it to me in less than 24 hours! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomV Posted August 9, 2008 Share #5 Posted August 9, 2008 That's a nice grouping The grave marker picture makes it more special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogfacedsoldier Posted August 10, 2008 Share #6 Posted August 10, 2008 Hello I like to see people who take the time to research out a group. It can be rewarding and fustrating, even with a name. Outstanding job! Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Baker Posted August 10, 2008 Share #7 Posted August 10, 2008 Nicely done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBS Posted August 10, 2008 Share #8 Posted August 10, 2008 I’m glad to see that there are people dedicated to keeping the memory of our brave soldiers alive. Good job! Brent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugme Posted August 10, 2008 Author Share #9 Posted August 10, 2008 Thanks guys! Years ago, I was just a military gatherer, you know, buy this, buy that and stick it on a shelf. Since I've matured(militaria speaking) I now find researching these items to be both rewarding and sobering. Protecting the sacrifice these guys made is a heavy responsibility and none of us who collect should take lightly what we've been entrusted with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekclete Posted August 10, 2008 Share #10 Posted August 10, 2008 Hello I like to see people who take the time to research out a group. It can be rewarding and fustrating, even with a name. Outstanding job! Jon So true! Great grouping. Thanks Clete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtpcamaroz Posted August 10, 2008 Share #11 Posted August 10, 2008 That is a great grouping and fine job on the research. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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