Mr. Scratch Posted February 26, 2019 Share #1 Posted February 26, 2019 (EDIT - accidentally put in "2nd Ranger Co" in the headline instead of 3rd Ranger. Can this be fixed?)Okay, so this collection documents the early career of one Sgt. Truman L. Beddingfield when he was with the 3rd Ranger Co. in Korea, and then the 187th AIR (Rakkasans) in Korea and Japan. There is an extraordinary photo album that features hundreds of photographs of life in the field and barracks, (including airborne ops and their mascot bear Rocky). Various certificates and medals awarded to Beddingfield, unit photographs of the 3rd Ranger Co., albums and souvenir books for the 187th, later newsletters and writings from the 3rd Ranger Co. veterans group...and a large wooden sign from the 1st Ranger Co, that I'm told was one of the company's original HQ signs from Korea. (Does anybody have a pic of 1st Ranger Co. HQ in Korea from the day? Maybe we could find it!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Scratch Posted February 26, 2019 Author Share #2 Posted February 26, 2019 Informal group pic of 3rd Ranger Co (one of two group photos, the formal one is in rough shape) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Scratch Posted February 26, 2019 Author Share #3 Posted February 26, 2019 Close up of guidon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Iron Brigade Posted February 26, 2019 Share #4 Posted February 26, 2019 Very nice group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riflegreen297 Posted February 26, 2019 Share #5 Posted February 26, 2019 Looks like this was taken a Camp Carson, as it looks like Cheyenne Mountain in the background. Informal group pic of 3rd Ranger Co (one of two group photos, the formal one is in rough shape) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
173rdlt Posted March 17, 2019 Share #6 Posted March 17, 2019 Great group, thanks for sharing !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtdorango Posted March 17, 2019 Share #7 Posted March 17, 2019 Great group!...are there any good helmet tac mark photos?....mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Scratch Posted August 31, 2019 Author Share #8 Posted August 31, 2019 Hey guys. So, it turns out a previous owner of this grouping from many years ago held back a helmet because it looked good on the shelf. I've had individual elements of the helmet checked out here by photos to confirm it is right, it is a M1C late-war shell with a Korean War M1C liner. It's named and the shell has a very nice 187th ABN decal under lacquer on the right side (I haven't shown this here, I'd rather have it securely in-hand first). All in excellent condition. Looks to be some sort of parade or inspection helmet, definitely not a field-wear piece.Problem is, it's a touch pricey for a post-war M1C, a little more than $300. Normally I would probably pass, but given the connection to the rest of the grouping, it seems like it might be worth paying a premium to get this set completed again. It isn't every day you come across a grouping that includes a helmet. I'm of two minds. Is it worth the added cost? Should I say thanks but no thanks? Should I bargain a little harder? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Scratch Posted September 3, 2019 Author Share #9 Posted September 3, 2019 [Taps microphone; "Hello? Hello? Is this thing on?"]Meh, I'm just going to go ahead and get the helmet. The idea of someone else snapping it up and forever separating it from it's grouping is too stressful for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captainofthe7th Posted November 10, 2019 Share #10 Posted November 10, 2019 I am just seeing this now and sent you a PM, but have to comment as well that this is a terrific group and happy to see you got the helmet as well. The Cold Steel Third is an incredible book and probably the best unit history I have ever seen. Any 3d Ranger Co group becomes even more incredible after giving that a read through. Congratulations on keeping this together. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captainofthe7th Posted November 10, 2019 Share #11 Posted November 10, 2019 Looks like this was taken a Camp Carson, as it looks like Cheyenne Mountain in the background. Yes this is mid-February 1951 at Cp Carson. Problem is, it's a touch pricey for a post-war M1C, a little more than $300. Normally I would probably pass, but given the connection to the rest of the grouping, it seems like it might be worth paying a premium to get this set completed again. It isn't every day you come across a grouping that includes a helmet. I'm of two minds. Is it worth the added cost? Should I say thanks but no thanks? Should I bargain a little harder? Also just seeing this now -- sorry, I am too excited about the quality of this group and connection to my own research into 3d Ranger Co. I came to this thread through your other topic about getting the helmet, so that's settled, but I don't think you had to bargain at all at this price. To keep it together is well worth that price...I think it's super fair. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave peifer Posted November 10, 2019 Share #12 Posted November 10, 2019 if your sure it's his service time helmet,yes buy it.................dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rakkasan187 Posted November 10, 2019 Share #13 Posted November 10, 2019 A very impressive 187th and 3rd Ranger grouping.. Some of the 187th booklets that you show are quite hard to find.. Glad to hear that the helmet was also reunited with this grouping.. I will echo what Rob has said about the 3rd Ranger Co. Unit History Cold Steel Third.. I have this book in my reference book collection and it is a massive book with great photos and information... Congratulations on a great grouping Leigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Scratch Posted November 10, 2019 Author Share #14 Posted November 10, 2019 Just want to add the link and pic the the helmet, in case anyone comes across this thread in the distant future while doing research on the 187th. The shell and liner both have Beddingfield's name and serial number written in them in yellow paint.http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/334807-187th-airborne-paratrooper-m1d-with-dui-decal/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Scratch Posted November 10, 2019 Author Share #15 Posted November 10, 2019 Also, going over the Camp Carson 3rd Ranger informal photo just now - this section is really great. Partly because dogs always make for a better picture. But also, it goes to show how a poorly-timed yawn can forever become part of a unit's historic record. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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