Tom Kibler Posted August 18, 2020 Share #1 Posted August 18, 2020 COVID-19 really locked everyone down. It gave me an opportunity to really go over a purchase I made at this years SOS. After locating a partial laundry stamp and partial name, I believe I was able to ID the jacket. I ordered his file through the archives, but to my dismay... they too, are on lock-down. I was able to locate the family, who provided me digital images of a service photo and his discharge. I've obscured his name, to protect his family from unwanted solicitations, as they still have some souvenirs from the war. I'll let the photos speak for themselves. I've intentionally not posted some details of the jacket. He was in E company 504 PIR and made every engagement with the regiment. I suspect this M42 was used by him during the Holland campaign. The SSI, rank insignia and wings in the frame are NOT his and are just for display. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Kibler Posted August 18, 2020 Author Share #2 Posted August 18, 2020 On a "side" note, I love the hand-sewn SSI on the portrait photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kammo-man Posted August 18, 2020 Share #3 Posted August 18, 2020 Tom that’s really nice !Did I ever mention the reenforced 42 I found in a Melrose vintage fashion shop for $125I swopped it for a tiger stripe shirt !Owen Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Kibler Posted August 19, 2020 Author Share #4 Posted August 19, 2020 Nice. Do you at least still have that shirt? Thanks for the kind words. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtdorango Posted August 19, 2020 Share #5 Posted August 19, 2020 Dang thats a nice M42 and 504th taboot!.......mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntssurplus Posted August 19, 2020 Share #6 Posted August 19, 2020 That is Awesome to say the least! Crazy you were able to track down the family too! Thanks for sharing! Hunt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmar836 Posted August 19, 2020 Share #7 Posted August 19, 2020 ... and that they didn’t ask for it back. Great jacket! Wish it could talk. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Kibler Posted August 22, 2020 Author Share #8 Posted August 22, 2020 Thanks guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raymon Posted April 22, 2021 Share #9 Posted April 22, 2021 That’s an awesome jacket you’ve got there!Verzonden vanaf mijn iPhone met Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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