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1970s Korea 72nd Tank Batt & Vietnam 5th Special Forces


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Several days ago I was invited to an estate presale and was able to find and dig out a bundle of material that I posted in the latest finds forum.

 

Yesterday I was called back to pick this up.

 

The older brother became Special Forces and did several tours in Vietnam.

 

The younger brother graduated from USMA in 1972 and became a tank commander.

 

In the later 1970s he served as a Captain with the 72nd Tank Battalion.

 

Korea was his last station as he had to retire early due to illness.

 

This is all new to me as I have never found a Korean group from this era.

 

Hope you enjoy and please leave a comment or observation.

 

Thank you

 

Peter

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CavalryCombatant

I’ve never seen a branch tape done up with U.S. Cavalry before, really cool! 

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4 hours ago, CavalryCombatant said:

I’ve never seen a branch tape done up with U.S. Cavalry before, really cool! 


I have 2 of them.

 

They look Korean made.

 

Glad you like them.

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manayunkman
4 hours ago, Bryant U. said:

Nice finds!


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Thank you, ready for some close ups?

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manayunkman

The beret belonged to Warren Wildrick.

 

He did several tours in Vietnam.

 

The Ranger tab might be his too but I haven’t confirmed anything yet.

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manayunkman

A box of miscellaneous items with insignia from Egypt, DUIs and collar brass.

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Anyone know what these leaflets are?

 

They are written in Korean and look like propaganda.

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On 6/4/2021 at 8:10 PM, manayunkman said:

Anyone know what these leaflets are?

 

They are written in Korean and look like propaganda.

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Are they surrender leaflets ?

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