ArchangelDM Posted April 2, 2017 Author Share #51 Posted April 2, 2017 Thought I would add the info on the symbols Richard put on in Vietnam. Larry pointed this out which is so neat. Thanks Larry for the info on the graffiti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchangelDM Posted April 2, 2017 Author Share #52 Posted April 2, 2017 Here are the symbols from the show on the chalk board Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrei Posted April 2, 2017 Share #53 Posted April 2, 2017 Great looking helmet. Congratulations! You got it from eBay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchangelDM Posted April 2, 2017 Author Share #54 Posted April 2, 2017 Great looking helmet. Congratulations! You got it from eBay? Hey Andrei Unbelievably yes , shows you there is still great helmets out there. What i can't believe is that we have all this history with it and know it was actually in Vietnam. The wife has been so helpful and I have pages from his diary now as well Thankyou for your kind words Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrei Posted April 2, 2017 Share #55 Posted April 2, 2017 Damn... I happy for you and I will start kicking myself for having overlooked this gem! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchangelDM Posted April 2, 2017 Author Share #56 Posted April 2, 2017 Damn... I happy for you and I will start kicking myself for having overlooked this gem! Thanks Andrei I think the title was old helmet with cover , both in rough condition. Hope your enjoying your new piece in your collection ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usmc grunt Posted April 3, 2017 Share #57 Posted April 3, 2017 The "M 3/9" on the lower edge of the helmet cover indicates that he was assigned to "Mike Company, 3rd Battalion / 9th Marines.3/9 was the first battalion sized ground combat unit deployed to Vietnam. The battalion landed at Red Beach, Republic of Vietnam on 8 March 1965. The unit was comprised of 6 companies to include:Headquarters and Service CompanyWeapons CompanyIndia CompanyKilo CompanyLima Company Mike Company Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burning Hazard Posted April 3, 2017 Share #58 Posted April 3, 2017 Super nice find Dean! Helmets like this one are very hard to come by these days. Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchangelDM Posted April 3, 2017 Author Share #59 Posted April 3, 2017 Super nice find Dean! Helmets like this one are very hard to come by these days. Pat Thankyou Pat Thats very kind of you and i totally agree with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchangelDM Posted April 6, 2017 Author Share #60 Posted April 6, 2017 Ok so a fantastic update ! The family has kindly decided to let me have his personal diary that was written throughout his tour and his Purple Heart. Along with that 260 photos of his tour and written information about the man himself. When it all arrives I will be making a nice presentation for it all and will provide some amazing photos of his time in the field. Man I feel so lucky , all this history Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchangelDM Posted April 6, 2017 Author Share #61 Posted April 6, 2017 This is part of his diary , the original is on its way. This is the day he encountered the enemy and received wounds to his leg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted April 6, 2017 Share #62 Posted April 6, 2017 That's a lot cooler than my diary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchangelDM Posted April 6, 2017 Author Share #63 Posted April 6, 2017 That's a lot cooler than my diary It's very very detailed. The day in the life of a corpsman in Vietnam , can't wait to read it all Thanks Justin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cap Camouflage Pattern I Posted April 6, 2017 Share #64 Posted April 6, 2017 Excellent! You'll have to share more with us when you get it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchangelDM Posted April 6, 2017 Author Share #65 Posted April 6, 2017 Excellent! You'll have to share more with us when you get it! Thanks Cap I got some amazing images he took on his tour , I have the blessing of the family to share them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchangelDM Posted April 6, 2017 Author Share #66 Posted April 6, 2017 Just amazing pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchangelDM Posted April 6, 2017 Author Share #67 Posted April 6, 2017 Some more pics , one is either a Richard being operated on or him operating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchangelDM Posted April 6, 2017 Author Share #68 Posted April 6, 2017 Super cool shots , a real insight into it all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchangelDM Posted April 6, 2017 Author Share #69 Posted April 6, 2017 More Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrei Posted April 6, 2017 Share #70 Posted April 6, 2017 Incredible... Probably one of the most documented Marine helmet of the VN war. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchangelDM Posted April 6, 2017 Author Share #71 Posted April 6, 2017 Incredible... Probably one of the most documented Marine helmet of the VN war. Thanks Andrei To have all this from his wife is a real rarity , she is such a lovely lady. I'll be making a nice frame for the Purple Heart and the diary with a pic of Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchangelDM Posted April 6, 2017 Author Share #72 Posted April 6, 2017 Another segment from Richards Diary , also pictured is his Purple Heart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMC-RECON0321 Posted April 6, 2017 Share #73 Posted April 6, 2017 Amazing is an understatement. Very nice. If they are just "Giving" you this I would sure send them a nice gift certificate to a large fancy dinner or something to show your appreciation. I'm sure they're happy to know its going to a good home. Congrats Troy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted April 7, 2017 Share #74 Posted April 7, 2017 Now those are some great pictures!! A real gem! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchangelDM Posted April 7, 2017 Author Share #75 Posted April 7, 2017 Amazing is an understatement. Very nice. If they are just "Giving" you this I would sure send them a nice gift certificate to a large fancy dinner or something to show your appreciation. I'm sure they're happy to know its going to a good home. Congrats Troy Hey Troy The wife has been amazing , She remembers everything about his tour and the horrors he faced in the line of duty out there. I have other pics but some are quite gruesome , he took photos of what he faced in the field as a corpsman. Apparently his first year in nam in the field took quite a toll on him as I'm sure it did many young men who gave there lives to join. Richard also joined the USMC and was not drafted , his wife wrote this " .You know he volunteered to join the Navy. He was not drafted into service. He also volunteered to go to Vietnam.He wanted to follow in his father's and uncle's footsteps ,all three served in WWII.The comments he made on the helmet such as heal thyself and end the war, drop the bomb, sound so much like him as he ended his tour of duty there.I am not surprised given all he went through and what he saw that he used his helmet to express his feelings.A kind of graffiti. I don't think any officers would have said a thing given his rank and length of service in the war zone as well as all they had been through too.Our anniversery is April 6. We met just after he was back in the U.S. to finish his tour of duty. We married in 1968. You probably don't need all the info I have given you,but he was very proud of his service " I have lots of emails between me and the wife and I will be keeping in touch. I have also given her the link to this page so she can see what wonderful threads we have on such great people that served there country bravely and proudly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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