postmanusnac Posted October 22, 2021 Share #1 Posted October 22, 2021 This uniform is attributed (came out of his estate) to Pfc. Rollis F. D-ee-tz, from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, who passed away in October 2020. He enlisted into the Army on February 25, 1943 and would serve in the Recon Co., 705th TD Bn for the duration of the war. At the time of his discharge on December 15, 1945 he was listed as a light truck driver. His twin brother Roger, who passed away 1992, also served with the 705th. The 705th TD equipped with M18s landed at Utah Beach on July 18, 1944. They would fight across Europe participating in Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes, and Central Europe campaigns. Additionally, the 705th would be awarded the Distinguished Unit Citaion for their participation in the defense of Bastonge with the 101st Airborne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ivydiv Posted October 22, 2021 Share #4 Posted October 22, 2021 WOW!!! What a super tunic, and the Providence is as solid as can be. Just a great documented piece to a stellar unit. Love the DI's. Thanks for posting. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted October 22, 2021 Share #5 Posted October 22, 2021 Great provenance and DIs. Do you have a close up of them and who is their maker? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
postmanusnac Posted October 22, 2021 Author Share #6 Posted October 22, 2021 3 hours ago, Ivydiv said: WOW!!! What a super tunic, and the Providence is as solid as can be. Just a great documented piece to a stellar unit. Love the DI's. Thanks for posting. Dave Thanks Dave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
postmanusnac Posted October 22, 2021 Author Share #7 Posted October 22, 2021 17 minutes ago, manayunkman said: Great provenance and DIs. Do you have a close up of them and who is their maker? Here you go. I can quite read what it says. Any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted October 22, 2021 Share #8 Posted October 22, 2021 Excellent German made !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BILL THE PATCH Posted October 22, 2021 Share #9 Posted October 22, 2021 The maker is pollath, awesome duis. Yes definitely German made. Another stellar pick up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivydiv Posted October 22, 2021 Share #10 Posted October 22, 2021 Those German Di's are fantastic. It just keeps getting better and better. You are one lucky guy to pick up this great piece. Congrats. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
postmanusnac Posted October 22, 2021 Author Share #11 Posted October 22, 2021 3 hours ago, BILL THE PATCH said: The maker is pollath, awesome duis. Yes definitely German made. Another stellar pick up. Much appreciated Bill! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted October 22, 2021 Share #12 Posted October 22, 2021 I’m sure those DIs would fall into the rare category. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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