Skysoldier80 Posted February 13, 2019 Share #1 Posted February 13, 2019 Hello Obviously I am new to the forum, but not new to collecting. I have been collecting since 2005. My interest in US military items stems from my Grandfather and Great uncles from WWII. I have been lucky enough to be passed down everything from all WWII relatives. My primary interest with regards to WWII units are with VMB 443 (Grandpa); 82nd ABN (GU Pete); 100th ID; 456th AAA BN (GU Paul); Amphibious support USCG (GU Mac); 47th IN RGT, 9th ID (great friend Jack C.). My primary units of interest for WWI are 82nd ID and 4th ID. Additionally, I am very interested and collect all items from the American Civil War that deal with Missouri Guerrillas (although I have only one item from this time, however, I do read a lot about them). I am mainly a cloth guy and some nice uniforms that were passed down to me from all eras. I have also gotten into patches recently due tot he friends that I hang around with. I don't know everything, but I have a pretty decent baseline knowledge- always interested in learning which is why I joined. Look forward to this great community on this forum that I have heard about. v/r SkySoldier80 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikie Posted February 13, 2019 Share #2 Posted February 13, 2019 Welcome! Mikie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Jerry Posted February 13, 2019 Share #3 Posted February 13, 2019 Great to have you on board! Nice to have the family connection to the collection too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backtheattack Posted February 17, 2019 Share #4 Posted February 17, 2019 Hello and welcome! Preserving items from the own family and family history is a great thing in a time so much is forgotten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonT Posted February 23, 2019 Share #5 Posted February 23, 2019 Welcome to the forum! Do you have a connection to the 100th ID as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skysoldier80 Posted March 2, 2019 Author Share #6 Posted March 2, 2019 Yes I have a connection to the 100th IN Div. My great uncle was a member of Co. G, 398th IN Reg. He was one of 53 members of his company who survived completely envelopment by the 17th WSS Pz.Gren. Div (GvB). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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