Sparty On Posted October 25, 2015 Share #1 Posted October 25, 2015 I acquired this USMC from the estate sale of James J. Ursulan yesterday morning. The group consists of his uniform including his visor and two pairs of trousers. Also present in the group is his overcoat and a USMC camo poncho dated 1943 in excellent condition. Some of the smaller items include two garrison caps, a set of suspenders, two blankets personalized with "USMC", and a ditty bag. The 3rd amphibious corps patch is twill and the 5th patch is embroidered on twill. Both patches have cheesecloth backing. The cursory research I found was that Ursulan enlisted December 10, 1942 and was part of the 7th anti-aircraft battalion (his footlocker is painted 7th AA on the side). According to muster rolls he sailed from Honolulu to Palmyra Island aboard the carrier Midway on February 28, 1943. On January 2, 1945, he was aboard the U.S.S. Missouri, however the report doesn't indicate from where to he sailed. The last report has him sailing from Ulithi Atoll on the fleet oiler U.S.S. Ponaganset to an unknown destination. I think I may need to enlist the help of some of the research services such as Golden Arrow to find more details of his activities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparty On Posted October 25, 2015 Author Share #2 Posted October 25, 2015 Additional group photos... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparty On Posted October 25, 2015 Author Share #3 Posted October 25, 2015 SSI, cheverons, and ribbons... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparty On Posted October 25, 2015 Author Share #4 Posted October 25, 2015 Caps and extra set of chevrons... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparty On Posted October 25, 2015 Author Share #5 Posted October 25, 2015 3rd and 5th amphibious patches and the missalette Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparty On Posted October 25, 2015 Author Share #6 Posted October 25, 2015 Close up of the patches... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1SG_1st_Cav Posted October 25, 2015 Share #7 Posted October 25, 2015 That is a super group of WWII USMC uniforms and equipment! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hudson Posted October 25, 2015 Share #8 Posted October 25, 2015 He was with the First Defense Bn, then became part of the Missouri's Marine detachment and stayed on the Mo until Oct. 1945. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMCman01 Posted October 25, 2015 Share #9 Posted October 25, 2015 That's just killer. I dream of finding a nice USMC grouping. Buying off the internet is nothing like finding something in the woodwork. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMC-RECON0321 Posted October 26, 2015 Share #10 Posted October 26, 2015 Great Score Mike! And another local vet to boot. That stuff all looks like it was taken very good care of. Can you post pictures of the foot locker and gym bag (Ditty bag)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovmilinsig Posted October 26, 2015 Share #11 Posted October 26, 2015 You've got a bit of history here! Great score / Congrats. Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparty On Posted October 26, 2015 Author Share #12 Posted October 26, 2015 I just realized I made an error in describing one of the patches. The 5th corps patch is actually felt not twill. Bob, thanks for the information. This helps a lot also! It sounds as if he spent most of his time at vs. on land, correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st Sgt CES Posted October 26, 2015 Share #13 Posted October 26, 2015 GREAT FIND !!! I like the uniform and wide ribbons a lot----Blue Skies Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catfishcraig Posted October 26, 2015 Share #14 Posted October 26, 2015 Very nice grouping! Thank you for sharing it Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViewfinderGyrene Posted October 26, 2015 Share #15 Posted October 26, 2015 He was with the First Defense Bn, then became part of the Missouri's Marine detachment and stayed on the Mo until Oct. 1945. 4310.jpg 4404.jpg 4501.jpg So it's confirmed he was aboard during the Surrender then? Very nice group, very history! Congrats to the owner! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katieony Posted October 26, 2015 Share #16 Posted October 26, 2015 An excellent group...congratulations! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritz Posted October 26, 2015 Share #17 Posted October 26, 2015 Very nice group!! Congrats. Fritz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakota Posted October 28, 2015 Share #18 Posted October 28, 2015 Superb grouping! D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graybeard Posted October 29, 2015 Share #19 Posted October 29, 2015 Excellent find, mint ribbon bar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDogMilitaria Posted October 29, 2015 Share #20 Posted October 29, 2015 Great pickup Mike! Nice to see it all came together. I know it wasnt easy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparty On Posted November 3, 2015 Author Share #21 Posted November 3, 2015 Great pickup Mike! Nice to see it all came together. I know it wasnt easy! Thanks Jay for the heads up on this sale. I have another forum member searching his file so hopefully I can get more info about his time on the Missouri. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neuron Posted November 3, 2015 Share #22 Posted November 3, 2015 Rare find indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
American Heritage Posted November 20, 2015 Share #23 Posted November 20, 2015 really nice! congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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