Cpl. Punishment Posted November 8, 2018 Share #1 Posted November 8, 2018 Hey guys! Just picked this beauty up! I think the pictures speak for themselves! I will be doing some digging to find out more about the veteran! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpl. Punishment Posted November 8, 2018 Author Share #2 Posted November 8, 2018 CXB4 holster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpl. Punishment Posted November 8, 2018 Author Share #3 Posted November 8, 2018 I am super excited about this group! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWIIBuff1945 Posted November 8, 2018 Share #4 Posted November 8, 2018 That's a beauty congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWIIBuff1945 Posted November 8, 2018 Share #5 Posted November 8, 2018 Field Title Value Meaning ARMY SERIAL NUMBER 33139803 33139803 NAME TAGGART#ALFRED########## TAGGART#ALFRED########## RESIDENCE: STATE 32 PENNSYLVANIA RESIDENCE: COUNTY 101 PHILADELPHIA PLACE OF ENLISTMENT 3150 FT GEORGE G MEADE MARYLAND DATE OF ENLISTMENT DAY 10 10 DATE OF ENLISTMENT MONTH 02 02 DATE OF ENLISTMENT YEAR 42 42 GRADE: ALPHA DESIGNATION PVT# Private GRADE: CODE 8 Private BRANCH: ALPHA DESIGNATION BI# Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA BRANCH: CODE 00 Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA FIELD USE AS DESIRED # # TERM OF ENLISTMENT 5 Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law LONGEVITY ### ### SOURCE OF ARMY PERSONNEL 0 Civil Life NATIVITY 32 PENNSYLVANIA YEAR OF BIRTH 13 13 RACE AND CITIZENSHIP 1 White, citizen EDUCATION 0 Grammar school CIVILIAN OCCUPATION 175 Salespersons MARITAL STATUS 6 Single, without dependents COMPONENT OF THE ARMY 7 Selectees (Enlisted Men) CARD NUMBER # # BOX NUMBER 0616 0616 FILM REEL NUMBER 2.280 2.280 https://aad.archives.gov/aad/record-detail.jsp?dt=893&mtch=1&cat=all&tf=F&q=33139803&bc=&rpp=10&pg=1&rid=3626775 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USdog Posted November 8, 2018 Share #6 Posted November 8, 2018 Awesome find! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWIIBuff1945 Posted November 8, 2018 Share #7 Posted November 8, 2018 Here is a book about the history of his battalion: https://www.librarycat.org/lib/ControvichLibrary/item/114750816 Found one for sale on eBay. I'm sure these are tough to find. 3 more days until the auction ends. There is a 100% roster of the men in the book. I bet your vet is in there! https://www.ebay.com/itm/WWII-U-S-Army-548th-Field-Artillery-Battalion-Unit-History-Book-RARE/283244542181?hash=item41f2b0b8e5:g:688AAOSwqlpb35aX:rk:1:pf:0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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WWIIBuff1945 Posted November 8, 2018 Share #9 Posted November 8, 2018 Thanks Matt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bryant U. Posted November 8, 2018 Share #13 Posted November 8, 2018 Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aznation Posted November 8, 2018 Share #14 Posted November 8, 2018 Note: This census shows his middle initial as "H", so Alfred H. Taggart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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katieony Posted November 8, 2018 Share #16 Posted November 8, 2018 Great looking pistol...congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aznation Posted November 8, 2018 Share #17 Posted November 8, 2018 Thanks Matt! You're welcome Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpl. Punishment Posted November 8, 2018 Author Share #18 Posted November 8, 2018 WOW!!!! Thank you guys!!! I am now bidding on the 548th FAB book on ebay!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T Ambrosini Posted November 8, 2018 Share #19 Posted November 8, 2018 Great stuff, congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWIIBuff1945 Posted November 8, 2018 Share #20 Posted November 8, 2018 Good luck with your bidding. I think I saw 6 watchers. Hope you get it as it will be a fine addition to your vets history search! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpl. Punishment Posted November 13, 2018 Author Share #21 Posted November 13, 2018 I WON THE 548th FA BN BOOKLET! Woohoo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWIIBuff1945 Posted November 13, 2018 Share #22 Posted November 13, 2018 Excellent congrats!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulruss Posted November 13, 2018 Share #23 Posted November 13, 2018 That is one good lookin set Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpl. Punishment Posted November 13, 2018 Author Share #24 Posted November 13, 2018 Thanks guys! It sure cost a pretty penny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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