Named USAF Silver Tans Uniform

[JustinH]

Picked this up today while out on my vacation for a price I couldn't say no to.  The uniform is named R.J. Maeavley but I cannot seem to find any information on that name yet.  The wing is marked N.S. Meyer with shield and 9M raised.  There are 3 single row N.S. Meyer bars, which I believe are out of order.  Hopefully I can find some information about the wearer.

[Old Crow 1986]

Great jacket, nice pickup.

 

Recommendation - When I looked at the nametag I read "Macauley".  If your "Maeavley" search winds up a dead end, give "Macauley" a try.

 

Thanks for sharing.

[JustinH]

Thanks for the reply.  Upon looking at it more I believe it is Macauley as you say.  Searching for Macauley does yield some results of Lt. Col. Robert J Macauley.  I was able to find his enlistment record and obituary. According to his obituary during WW2 Macauley flew B 17s and was a 20+ career airman having settled in Kansas City, MO where I currently live and found the uniform.  He passed away in 2001.  Research is still ongoing and I thank you for reading the name in a way that makes more sense than how I was seeing it.

[Lucky 7th Armored]

Here are some newspaper clippings. It looks like his top row of awards is missing. Nice grab!

[JustinH]

10 hours ago, Lucky 7th Armored said:

Here are some newspaper clippings. It looks like his top row of awards is missing. Nice grab!

 

Thanks for this additional information.  I was doing some digging around and it looks like someone has his complete ribbons with his Air Medal.  Maybe a possible reunion in the future?

 

His other items: http://www.ww1collector.com/Details/Macauly-Robert-J.html