Beau-Brummel Posted January 16, 2020 Share #1 Posted January 16, 2020 I was very fortunate In the holidays to pick up this lovely Ike jacket from the son of the veteran who lives locally to me. The bullion badges are pretty spectacular and are German made I believe. The Veteran himself was English but was born In the USA so I believe may have held dual Nationality. Weather he was called up or volunteered I do not know, In fact details about him are quite sparse altogether. What I did learn from his son was that his name was Douglas Foster Bentley and he was born I believe In approximately 1924, he passed away In 2013. Apparently the family still have his medal grouping which has a Purple Heart, I am hoping they will be able to locate them. I don't know If anyone would be able to tell me more about this gentleman, It would be very much appreciated If so. I hope you guys like this as much as I do. Yours, Guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beau-Brummel Posted January 16, 2020 Author Share #2 Posted January 16, 2020 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beau-Brummel Posted January 16, 2020 Author Share #3 Posted January 16, 2020 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beau-Brummel Posted January 16, 2020 Author Share #4 Posted January 16, 2020 4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beau-Brummel Posted January 16, 2020 Author Share #5 Posted January 16, 2020 5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24th_infantry Posted January 16, 2020 Share #6 Posted January 16, 2020 That's a beautiful uniform. The patches are amazing. Great to see that it found a caring home. Thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor996 Posted January 16, 2020 Share #7 Posted January 16, 2020 thats a great jacket w some really sharp insignia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tredhed2 Posted January 16, 2020 Share #8 Posted January 16, 2020 Note the orientation of the XIX Corps patch; that is how the patch is oriented on Corps newspapers. I have a similar patch and both tabs, embr not bullion, on an Ike and the patch is also oriented like this. Great motto, too. There is just some killer insignia on this Ike; condition is exquisite. You are fortunate the family cared for this as well as they did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BILL THE PATCH Posted January 16, 2020 Share #9 Posted January 16, 2020 Wow, I cannot add to that. That 19th Corp is Amazing!, Congrats Sent from my moto g(7) play using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted January 16, 2020 Share #10 Posted January 16, 2020 Great piece.Nice to see the patches havent been removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irish Posted January 16, 2020 Share #11 Posted January 16, 2020 I have seen many great patched uniforms posted here on the forum. But this one to me is one of the best. Top notch, congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDogMilitaria Posted January 16, 2020 Share #12 Posted January 16, 2020 Beautiful . Congrats on the pickup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted January 17, 2020 Share #13 Posted January 17, 2020 Fantastic IKE, love those two shoulder patches, the Red Ball too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timberwolf Posted January 17, 2020 Share #14 Posted January 17, 2020 Man that is crazy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beau-Brummel Posted January 18, 2020 Author Share #15 Posted January 18, 2020 Thank you gentlemen for your kind comments, Ive been lucky enough to own some lovely 19th and red ball pieces over the years but have to say that I think this is the nicest. Many years ago I had in my collection a tomahawk patch with the added rockers but I believe this is the only bullion example Ive ever seen. The fact this jacket turned up a couple of miles from me has really blown my mind and I feel so lucky to have come across it, Im just hoping that the family can find the medals so I can at least photograph them . Once again, thank you for all your kind words and interest Very Best Regards to all, Guy. 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