Cpl. Punishment Posted January 7 Share #1 Posted January 7 Hello all, I am not a WWI Marine collector, or even a dogtag collector either. I came across a 3 generation family grouping that I am getting directly from the WWI veteran’s grandson (a vietnam vet himself). In the group of items is a set of WWI Marine dogtags to a man who was 51st and 43rd Co Marines arriving in France in September 1918. I cannot pinpoint who he saw combat with as he shifts between multiple casual co’s. Any idea of the value of his dogtags? Also included is his American Legion items and his good conduct medal certificate. thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMCR79 Posted January 7 Share #2 Posted January 7 Posting some photos would help in determining value. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpl. Punishment Posted January 7 Author Share #3 Posted January 7 I will post some pictures as soon as I have it in hand. thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpl. Punishment Posted January 12 Author Share #4 Posted January 12 this is an awful photo, but I do have these, good conduct letter, service certificate in the mailing tube, and some VA paperwork from the 1930’s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMCR79 Posted January 12 Share #5 Posted January 12 It appears that he saw action during St. Mihel and Muse Argonne Campaigns so even though the tag look a little beat up it does show honest wear for a combat veteran. Although he was a Private not including the documents the tags should sell for $175 to $200 for the set, possibly more. Can you post a photo of the Good Conduct Medal Certificate? Thanks Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpl. Punishment Posted January 12 Author Share #6 Posted January 12 I’ll post some photos tomorrow! This is him, but I think from after the war. I know he spent a long time in the hospital for influenza. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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kfields Posted January 12 Share #8 Posted January 12 Great set of tags! Having nailed his wartime service as well as a photo in uniform, really strengthens the price! Kim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpl. Punishment Posted January 12 Author Share #9 Posted January 12 The weird thing is, he bounces around units constantly. He is generally listed in hospitals and then at one point, he seems to get lost and nobody knows what unit he’s supposed to be with. I think his combat time was in October. I’ll post screenshots of the rosters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bruce Linz Posted January 12 Share #12 Posted January 12 Very nice WWI Marine Corps group. The July 1919 Muster Roll titled Addenda Roll, AEF should help explain where this Marine was for most overseas service. Appears he was sick with influenza and moved from hospital to hospital. The Marine Corps probably lost contact with him briefly as these hospital were not under Marine Corps control. I would be very interested in seeing a photo of his good conduct medal certificate. Semper Fi, Bruce Linz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpl. Punishment Posted January 12 Author Share #13 Posted January 12 I’ll get some pictures of it all when I get home. From what I could tell in the rosters, I think he was in Combat in October 1918 rather than a hospital. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpl. Punishment Posted January 12 Author Share #14 Posted January 12 I believe in the October roll, it says he transferred to a casual company in February 1919. He would have been with the 51st Co. through October. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpl. Punishment Posted January 12 Author Share #15 Posted January 12 I’d really appreciate deciphering this man’s service history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpl. Punishment Posted January 13 Author Share #16 Posted January 13 The family got ahold of me and told me they found his medals! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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