T1gertank519 Posted June 1, 2022 Share #1 Posted June 1, 2022 While I prepare to leave for school, I am a little disappointed that I will never be able to attend a 3AD reunion or get together. With this in mind, I decided to hold my own. Real Association reunions ran from 1948 to 2012. I would like to present the 65th 3rd Armored Division Reunion, and a group photo of all identified uniforms in my collection. Please note that I have many more 3AD uniforms, but it is difficult to narrow the owner down to a certain person. Thank you to my dear friend’s Carol Westberg, Steve Borts, and Josh Leasure for helping me start this hobby! These uniforms range from privates to colonels, with many ranks in between. All the vets have a story, and all of these men were affected by the war they fought. I wish I could have met them all. Here are all my Spearheaders- true heroes! First Row (Left to right): Colonel Raymond E Dunnington (Battalion Commander) of HQ/486AAA, Captain Alex E Bardowski (Dentist) of Division Trains, 2 jackets from Captain John R Barclay (M4 Sherman Company Commander) of H/33AR, 1st Lieutenant Kenneth R Malick (M5 Stuart Platoon Leader) of B/33 Second Row: 2nd Lieutenant Juan A Noguera (Infantry Branch) of unknown 3AD unit, 2nd Lieutenant Charles J Dixon of A/67AFA, T-3 Joseph A Tomaszewski (Radio Repair Section) of 143ASC, Staff Sergeant George N Toma (M10 and M36 Platoon Sergeant) of A/703TD, Sergeant Clyde R Ramsey (Infantryman) of H/36AIR, Sergeant Otto A Buehler (Gas Section Leader) of Svc/54AFA Third Row: Possibly T-4 Henry L Pinto of HQ, Corporal Walter P Gryszka (Rifleman scout) of HQCo/36AIR, T-5 CMB Dysart (Ambulance Driver) of C/45Med, T-5 Manuel A Baker (Battery Radioman) of Svc/54AFA, Private-First-Class Ralph C Nebergall (Truck Driver) of B/Supply, Private-First-Class Joseph P Hayseley of Svc/391AFA I could not have asked for a better hobby. As my last month of freetime winds down, I am happy to have so many good memories! Go Spearhead, Preston I would love to see 3AD items from the collections of others! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted June 1, 2022 Share #2 Posted June 1, 2022 Very impressive collection and creative idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikie Posted June 1, 2022 Share #3 Posted June 1, 2022 Awesome! And very well done! Mikie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve B. Posted June 1, 2022 Share #4 Posted June 1, 2022 Wow! I didn’t know you had that by unifoms! Very impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Normandy1944 Posted June 1, 2022 Share #5 Posted June 1, 2022 Congrats on such a great collection. I love how many identified jackets you have. It shows every object has a story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Hate Moths Posted June 3, 2022 Share #6 Posted June 3, 2022 Here is a page from an early news letter regarding the first reunion. Great collection that you have there. Thanks for posting. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blademan Posted June 3, 2022 Share #7 Posted June 3, 2022 Wow! Excellent collection. This my new favorite thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0bx Posted June 3, 2022 Share #8 Posted June 3, 2022 A collection like none I have ever seen. Really unique and creative. Thanks for showing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivydiv Posted June 3, 2022 Share #9 Posted June 3, 2022 Seeing this collection really made my day. It is one remarkable assembly of great hard to find uniforms. Love the detailed research. Many hours spent making it one of the best collections I have ever seen. Just a super group. Thanks for posting. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garandomatic Posted December 15, 2022 Share #10 Posted December 15, 2022 Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixbayonets! Posted December 15, 2022 Share #11 Posted December 15, 2022 Exactly the way I like to collect, all of the pieces identified & researched. Very well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T1gertank519 Posted December 16, 2022 Author Share #12 Posted December 16, 2022 10 hours ago, Fixbayonets! said: Exactly the way I like to collect, all of the pieces identified & researched. Very well done! 14 hours ago, Garandomatic said: Well done! Thank you gentlemen! The research is the fun part. I learn something new every time. (: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backtheattack Posted January 3, 2023 Share #13 Posted January 3, 2023 Wow! What a collection! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivydiv Posted January 3, 2023 Share #14 Posted January 3, 2023 What a great grouping. I am amazed at how many you have collected. Truly remarkable. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BelgianUScollector44 Posted March 29, 2023 Share #15 Posted March 29, 2023 WOW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundance Posted March 29, 2023 Share #16 Posted March 29, 2023 Quite a reunion. Congrats on your impressive collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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