Mr.Jerry Posted September 7, 2020 Share #1 Posted September 7, 2020 Hey gang, please excuse the cross posting, but I thought the helmet guys might be a bit more active. I picked up a cool shrapnel damaged helmet at a yard sale this weekend (it is still out there!) , and I am trying to figure out the unit based on what was written inside (Sq. 101A -43). Of course the family knew nothing. Hoping that will then help me narrow down the laundry mark on it and get an ID on the soldier. Any thoughts? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken88 Posted September 7, 2020 Share #2 Posted September 7, 2020 There's a 101st intelligence and bombardment squadron I'd look into. The A would possibly identify the wing, with the 43 being the number of plane. I could be completely wrong about this but that's just my first thought seeing it. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Jerry Posted September 7, 2020 Author Share #3 Posted September 7, 2020 Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattS Posted September 7, 2020 Share #4 Posted September 7, 2020 What are the details of the helmet? Front seam? Swivel bail? The obvious one that jumps out at me is 101st Airborne (101A). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Jerry Posted September 7, 2020 Author Share #5 Posted September 7, 2020 Wishful thinking, but I think the "Sq." knocks them out. It's a Front seam swivel bail, with an interesting J hook configuration of both the older brass one and the later flat ball-release one. I'll post some pics. I found 16 guys with the laundry marking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Jerry Posted September 8, 2020 Author Share #6 Posted September 8, 2020 SOME PICS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trenchfoot Posted September 8, 2020 Share #7 Posted September 8, 2020 The updated J hooks began to be added to some helmets by the winter of 1944-1945. Great helmet by the way. Check each of the 16 matches and see if any got hospitalized. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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