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WWII M1 Painted Star Helmet D-Day?


Pudgy (V)
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Posted Today, 07:31 PM

Boy did he see his share and then some. Died to early.

 

Totally agree with that. He was one busy soldier for sure. I think that would be a great helmet to have and I don't know that much about helmets. Just because it belonged to that soldier.

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Pretty impressive career, although he must not have seen any combat in VN for he’s not on the three-time CIB recipient list....thought for sure he’d have been there.

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Great helmet!! Nice research Matt !

That guy went through a lot. Its a shame he didnt get to retire.

Awesome helmet. He may not have a CIB for Vietnam but I bet he drove truckloads of ammo to the artlliery units. WW2 Korea Vietnam ! My First Sergeant in my old Guard unit was a Vet of WW2 Korea Vietnam.

Those guys were tough and wise.

Awesome Helmet. A memorial to the Man.

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Thanks Matt and Rooster!!! Definitely an honor to own his helmet!! I'm having Lori at Redbird pull his files, I hope she can find out more information on him.

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Pudgy (V)

I had to buy this liner, it's another star painted helmet/liner. Thought I would renew the post.  Would be nice to know the meaning of it.  Does anyone else have any they can post here.  

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manayunkman

I doubt the painted star was used for aerial recognition.

The blue paint blends in to well and from a short distance would disappear, never mind seeing it from an airplane.

It has a 1960s look to me.

Whether it was done by him or one of his kids will be hard to figure out.

Thanks to AzN. you have a list of next of kin and perhaps you can track one down and get some enlightenment.

Seems like a lot of work but it could prove fruitful.

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