40th "Sunshine Division" & 158th Infantry - aznation

[aznation]

There's somewhat of a mix of both in here, that is 40th Division and 158th Infantry WWI and 158th Infantry post WWI.  

 

This book is not exactly plentiful so I was happy to be able to obtain a copy.  By the way, there's more than just the cover and the one page I'm showing you.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is by far my favorite 40th "Sunshine" Division WWI helmet.  I sure hope it's not fake because I paid some for this one.

 

Mostly WWI, some WWII & Korean War.

 

Named General's Jacket but I forgot the name on it at the moment.  I would have to look.

 

My other 40th WWI helmets.

 

 

 

"A" Company, 158th Infantry is my favorite company of the 158th.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There's only a couple of these photographs that were taken in Douglas, AZ as evidenced by the inscription on the back.  The rest of them were taken up at Fort Tuthill, AZ, some 6 miles southeast of Flagstaff, AZ.  It shows the 158th Infantry Arizona National Guard I believe in the 1930 time period conducting training.  Some of those white building you see in the photos at Fort Tuthill are still there I believe.  My parents would take us kids (4 of us) out to Fort Tuthill because that's were they would hold the Coconino County Fair.  Also, my brothers and I had NRA Safety Training out there as well when we were in our early teens.  I would've preferred to have guard training up near Flagstaff at 7000ft elevation versus the hot desert climate of Douglas, AZ.

 

 

[kyhistorian01]

Very nice collection

[danimal03]

Great items!

[aznation]

Thanks you guys.  I appreciate it!

[aznation]

Forgot this.

 

 

Up close view

[manayunkman]

Leaping lizards Matt, what a treasure trove of information and some mighty fine material.

[Manky bandage]

That has got to be one of the nicest I have seen in a while, a real piece of art in my opinion. Really enjoying reading through this thread so far, keep going. 

[aznation]

23 hours ago, manayunkman said:

Leaping lizards Matt, what a treasure trove of information and some mighty fine material.

Thanks Peter.  Took most of my lifetime to gather all of the material you see this particular post.  About 50 years collecting off and on.  Of course I missed out on some great items over the years but that's probably a good thing when it comes to staying happily married.  In the 37 years my wife and I have been married she has certainly been gracious when it comes to my collecting for which I am so blessed.  I don't deserve the angel I've been married to and yet God brought her into my life.  I'm a lucky man and I know it.

[aznation]

8 hours ago, Manky bandage said:

That has got to be one of the nicest I have seen in a while, a real piece of art in my opinion. Really enjoying reading through this thread so far, keep going. 

It is really beautiful.  The colors are so vivid.  I think it's art as well.  I'm glad you liked reading my thread and I'll certainly try to keep it going.  Thank you for your comments.  Matt

[Remark]

That is a really nice collection.

 

The Papago Park Military Reservation in Phoenix had a great museum on site with a lot of 158th history, but it had some issues come up several years ago and I think it is still in limbo now.  Hence it has been closed for several years.

 

Here are the few 158th items that I have.  

[manayunkman]

11 hours ago, aznation said:

Thanks Peter.  Took most of my lifetime to gather all of the material you see this particular post.  About 50 years collecting off and on.  Of course I missed out on some great items over the years but that's probably a good thing when it comes to staying happily married.  In the 37 years my wife and I have been married she has certainly been gracious when it comes to my collecting for which I am so blessed.  I don't deserve the angel I've been married to and yet God brought her into my life.  I'm a lucky man and I know it.

You are blessed and highly favored.