WW1 Marine helmet

[manayunkman]

9 hours ago, Uniforms of the Day said:

The chinstrap / liner look pretty good too. Nice helmet!

Yes the liner and chinstrap are complete and not fragile.

[katieony]

A nice, original example.

[manayunkman]

15 minutes ago, katieony said:

A nice, original example.

Glad you like it!

[devildog34]

Outstanding helmet!

 

[manayunkman]

Well my buddy found a small notebook with some writing and photos of this Marine.

 

His name is on the first page.

 

As soon as I get home I will post it. 

[manayunkman]

Here is Cecil some time after the war 1930-40?

[manayunkman]

I think this photo was taken in Michigan.

 

Maybe before he shipped out.

[manayunkman]

Another photo taken in Michigan with one of his buddies and girls.

[manayunkman]

The book is about the size of an index card with a name and address on the cover and a fairly large name on the inside of the cover.

 

The real name of owner of this helmet.

[manayunkman]

A warning to the wise but as soon as I read it I couldn’t wait to dig in.

[manayunkman]

I have to go to bed, up at 4 to walkie the doggie and go to the flea market. 
 

More to come 

[devildog34]

2 hours ago, manayunkman said:

I have to go to bed, up at 4 to walkie the doggie and go to the flea market. 
 

More to come 

Cecil Smalley was assigned to the 76th Company 1st Bn 6th Marines.  Enlisted April 28, 1918.  He joined the 76th Co. October 16, 1918 after the brigade had come off the line at Blanc Mont where they suffered horrible casualties.  He participated in the Meuse Argonne battle.  Absolutely fantastic helmet.  I tried to PM you with more info but it said you cannot accept messages.  Semper Fi

 

[manayunkman]

On 9/21/2024 at 11:51 PM, devildog34 said:

Cecil Smalley was assigned to the 76th Company 1st Bn 6th Marines.  Enlisted April 28, 1918.  He joined the 76th Co. October 16, 1918 after the brigade had come off the line at Blanc Mont where they suffered horrible casualties.  He participated in the Meuse Argonne battle.  Absolutely fantastic helmet.  I tried to PM you with more info but it said you cannot accept messages.  Semper Fi

 

Thank you for the provided information and I cleaned up my in box.

 

Thank you

[manayunkman]

The remaining pages 

 

 

[conn]

the book, pictures to go with the helmet, what pieces of history.  thank goodness it was saved.

[manayunkman]

1 hour ago, conn said:

the book, pictures to go with the helmet, what pieces of history.  thank goodness it was saved.

When my friend and I talked about this I mentioned how important any paperwork, photos, etc were. 
 

He translated this to the family and the notebook showed up.

 

The family has informed him that they found some other things so I might have something next Sunday.

[conn]

great job you are doing, great understanding of the family keeping this grouping of history together,  

 

semper fi

[manayunkman]

Are the lists of names found on a couple of pages  the men in his squad or platoon?

 

Was squad leader of the 2nd squad?

[Alwayslookingfordqp]

Holy smokes this is absolutely astounding, one of the best marine groupings I’ve seen in a long time! You have an amazing friend to have saved this for you! Where about in Michigan did this show up at? 

[manayunkman]

12 hours ago, Alwayslookingfordqp said:

Holy smokes this is absolutely astounding, one of the best marine groupings I’ve seen in a long time! You have an amazing friend to have saved this for you! Where about in Michigan did this show up at? 

 

Thank you for your interest.

 

This was found in Royal Oak 3 miles north of the Detroit city line.