doyler Posted October 8, 2017 Share #1 Posted October 8, 2017 Recently found this group of items to a medic attached to a Medical Collection Company. There is several photos and letters from when he was at Camp Forrest and during his time in Europe and the occupation.Appears well over 300 letters,uniform,bibles,2 set dog tags,hand made fighting knife,ID card, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted October 8, 2017 Author Share #2 Posted October 8, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted October 8, 2017 Author Share #3 Posted October 8, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted October 8, 2017 Author Share #4 Posted October 8, 2017 Letter and knife which is made from a file. Scabbard is a BOYT USMC 43 dated.Scabbard has his ASN and pommel of knife has his initials marked on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted October 8, 2017 Author Share #5 Posted October 8, 2017 He numbered many of the letters in the upper corner.Appears he wrote daily. Have gone through about 30 letters and he speaks of daily activity,lack of mail and missing his wife,attending shows etc. This one is from Belgium in January of 45. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted October 8, 2017 Author Share #6 Posted October 8, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted October 8, 2017 Author Share #7 Posted October 8, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted October 8, 2017 Author Share #8 Posted October 8, 2017 Nordhausen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted October 8, 2017 Author Share #9 Posted October 8, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1canpara Posted October 8, 2017 Share #10 Posted October 8, 2017 Very cool Ron! Nice grouping! Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted October 8, 2017 Author Share #11 Posted October 8, 2017 THanks Rick Reading a few of the letters from late 1945 gives a bit of insight into the frustration he was having as he mentions to his wife about when they will be sent home and it keeps getting delayed.He speaks of having more points than others who had been sent home,being assigned to the 100th Infantry or the 83rd Inf Div to process home.He speaks of getting home possibly by December then it turns to January of 46. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratasfan Posted October 8, 2017 Share #12 Posted October 8, 2017 This is the most amazing group! You must be thrilled! I LOVE the letters! Thanks for posting, I'm going to spend a little more time looking at the photos! Really cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntssurplus Posted October 8, 2017 Share #13 Posted October 8, 2017 Very cool grouping, thanks for sharing. Hunt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsbody Posted October 8, 2017 Share #14 Posted October 8, 2017 Hi Ron, that's a very impressive grouping. I especially like the amount of letters that comes with it. Those letters usually give a good insight in the person and in the circumstances they find themselves in. Rene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith Posted October 8, 2017 Share #15 Posted October 8, 2017 Nice complete grouping Ron, really nice. I like the laundry marked sheath. Concentration camp photos always very powerful - can't imagine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted October 8, 2017 Author Share #16 Posted October 8, 2017 Thanks for all the views and comments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trenchbuff Posted October 8, 2017 Share #17 Posted October 8, 2017 Very nice Ron! ...and an Iowa boy at that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timberwolf Posted October 8, 2017 Share #18 Posted October 8, 2017 Great grouping! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Bast Posted October 9, 2017 Share #19 Posted October 9, 2017 Great grouping, Ron! Judging by the size and completeness of everything, it looks like you've done a great job of keeping everything together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katieony Posted October 10, 2017 Share #20 Posted October 10, 2017 A really interesting group...congrats and thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted October 10, 2017 Author Share #21 Posted October 10, 2017 Thanks for the comments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter Posted October 10, 2017 Share #22 Posted October 10, 2017 That is one huge paper grouping. Great find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurt Barickman Posted October 12, 2017 Share #23 Posted October 12, 2017 Nice group Ron, Finding it from a source or just finding it among your vast collection? Thanks for sharing, Kjrt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted October 12, 2017 Author Share #24 Posted October 12, 2017 Nice group Ron, Finding it from a source or just finding it among your vast collection? Thanks for sharing, Kjrt Thanks Recent estate find.Was familily of the vet and they both passed away as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted October 12, 2017 Author Share #25 Posted October 12, 2017 That is one huge paper grouping. Great find. THanks FF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now