Estate sale find today

[hirsca]

Went to the estate sale of the wife of:

 

Major James G. Riddle, US Army

O-947767

B: 9 Sep 24

D: 23 Sep 05

WW2-Korea-Viet Nam

DFW National Cemetery

Section 14F, Site 139

 

Nothing in the ES write-up about any military items, but found these.

 

For me, a most unusual bring back item was---a Japanese shoe brush with Kanji writing. It was in the Major's shoe polish kit.

 

Also found a 48 star casket/burial flag. Not his I wouldn't think. Maybe a relative.

 

Just starting researching his career. If anyone has any info on him, please respond.

 

Thanks, Al

[hirsca]

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[stealthytyler]

There sure is some good stuff to be found in the DFW! Nice find!

[hirsca]

Thanks. Should we have a contest for the most unusual bring back item of the year? No gold teeth please.

 

Al

[Ronnie]

Dang and I had some gold teeth!