manayunkman Posted October 30, 2024 #77 Posted October 30, 2024 54 minutes ago, MinnySoldier said: How can I purchase one? By being patient
JDR Posted November 26, 2024 #78 Posted November 26, 2024 Greetings, Figure I would share this here. Saw this letter grouping at this year's OVMS MAX Show from the Bob Ford collection. Had a great period photo signed by the vet, Sergeant Phillip C. Katz, of Company L 363rd Infantry Regiment. When I looped back to this table later at the show this set and another Bob Ford paper group from Desmond Doss had already sold: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7864950/phillip_carl-katz Best Regards, -J.D.
MinnySoldier Posted November 26, 2024 #79 Posted November 26, 2024 Wow!!! That is a great pic! My G-Gpa was 362nd Co. L what show was this?? is there some sort of list of WWI gatherings or shows? Like military shows. Thanks Randy
JDR Posted November 26, 2024 #80 Posted November 26, 2024 39 minutes ago, MinnySoldier said: Wow!!! That is a great pic! My G-Gpa was 362nd Co. L what show was this?? is there some sort of list of WWI gatherings or shows? Like military shows. Thanks Randy Randy, This was at the Ohio Valley Military Society’s Military Antiques Extravaganza (MAX) held in York Pennsylvania this last September. Not as big as SOS in Louisville but still not a bad show to attend; there are several hundred vendors that sell military items from nearly every era and country you can think of. If you ever have the time to attend a OVMS show I would recommend it, quality stuff is much more dense when compared to buying online. Having lived out west most of my life I never got to experience what a good Militaria show looked like until I went to MAX this year for the first time. Well worth the trip. Best Regards, -J.D.
MinnySoldier Posted November 26, 2024 #81 Posted November 26, 2024 Great Info JD!! I’m guessing if I Google OVMS I’ll get all I need to know. But, what time of year is the OVMS?
unclegrumpy Posted November 26, 2024 #82 Posted November 26, 2024 Yes, goggle the OVMS. Their next big Show is in Louisville in February. However, you will be better off refining what you want and then networking with other collectors. What you are looking for isn’t rare, but it isn’t all over the place either….especially if you want something as specific as you are looking for. That said, you would have fun and learn a lot if you went to a big Show like the SOS in February
JDR Posted November 26, 2024 #83 Posted November 26, 2024 @MinnySoldier No worries. And I agree with what @unclegrumpy said, it helps to have a niche. If 91st Div. is what you’re looking for go for it, but building up a collection usually takes some time and patience. Using this site has helped me connect with some great people and good research information that has assisted me greatly with my collecting. Give it some time cause stuff will become available eventually. Best Regards, -J.D.
MinnySoldier Posted November 26, 2024 #84 Posted November 26, 2024 I’ll take your advice for sure. The longer I am on here the resources will come my way!!
12thengr Posted November 26, 2024 #85 Posted November 26, 2024 An image of Pvt. Guy R. Burgeon from Find-A-Grave. Co. 'K' 361st Infantry, wounded in the Meuse-Argonne. An additional photo from the site. Unknown individuals and unknown camp but possibly Lewis. What is interesting is that they are holding Krag rifles. Krags were issued to train with before the draftees received Enfields.
Linedoggie Posted November 26, 2024 #86 Posted November 26, 2024 56 minutes ago, 12thengr said: An image of Pvt. Guy R. Burgeon from Find-A-Grave. Co. 'K' 361st Infantry, wounded in the Meuse-Argonne. An additional photo from the site. Unknown individuals and unknown camp but possibly Lewis. What is interesting is that they are holding Krag rifles. Krags were issued to train with before the draftees received Enfields. 11th Railway Engineers used Krags in combat also 1st US casualties with british IIRC
MinnySoldier Posted November 26, 2024 #87 Posted November 26, 2024 Great pics!!! My G-Gpa was in 362nd Co. L
12thengr Posted December 5, 2024 #88 Posted December 5, 2024 Another member of Co. 'L' 362nd Infantry was Sgt. Guy L. Zilkey. He was awarded the DSC Oct 31st '18 in Belgium. I posted a photo of his brother, Julius C. Zilkey in post #56. He was killed Oct. 9th '18 while fighting north of Gesnes in the Meuse-Argonne. A third brother, Frank L. Zilkey was killed that same day while fighting with Co 'D' 16th Infantry, 1st Division. Probably only a few hundred yards west of his younger brother. He also received the DFC. Both brothers, Julius and Frank are buried in the American Cemetery in the Meuse-Argonne. Guy (pictured) made it home only to die a few years later at the age of 35.
MinnySoldier Posted December 6, 2024 #89 Posted December 6, 2024 Great Photo!! Bummer he lost his life shortly after returning. Does anyone know if the 91st Div, 362nd was awarded the Belgian Croix de Guerre? It was awarded to some units who served between 1914-1918. i’m trying to figure out my G-Gpa’s Awards and Decorations. He was frontline for: Meuse-Argonne Saint-Milhiel Lypres
unclegrumpy Posted December 6, 2024 #90 Posted December 6, 2024 3 hours ago, MinnySoldier said: Great Photo!! Bummer he lost his life shortly after returning. Does anyone know if the 91st Div, 362nd was awarded the Belgian Croix de Guerre? It was awarded to some units who served between 1914-1918. i’m trying to figure out my G-Gpa’s Awards and Decorations. He was frontline for: Meuse-Argonne Saint-Milhiel Lypres As previously mentioned, you should start a separate thread dedicated to your great grandfather. The Moderators can help you with this if need be.
illinigander Posted December 7, 2024 #92 Posted December 7, 2024 My grandmother's first cousin was in the 91st Div. He visited us several times when I was a child (he lived in CA, and we lived in the Chicago area.). When I was in high school, I became interested in WW1 and wrote him about any WW1 service. He answered that he didn't do anything in the war, but he thought his cousin served in the English army. Several years later, after he had passed, my aunt told me that he proudly marched every Memorial Day in his WW1 uniform in the San Franciso parade. His name was Pfc Chester H. Pratt, and he served in the HQ. Co. of the 363rd Inf. 1917-1919. His English cousin served in the RFC/RAF as an instrument repairman. Chester never married, and I always wonder where that uniform went. I have purchased a 91st painted helmet, and a regimental history, to find out about their history. illinigander
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