duarte1223 Posted June 11, 2007 Share #1 Posted June 11, 2007 I got this grouping from a friend of mine a while ago. It's named to Harold L. Eibest of the 10th Armored Division. I'll let the pictures do the explaining, and if you have any questions, just let me know! Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jim Baker Posted June 11, 2007 Share #5 Posted June 11, 2007 Nice, I like it! Just noticed the date on the BS certificate. Got it kinda late didn't he?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duarte1223 Posted June 11, 2007 Author Share #6 Posted June 11, 2007 I think this was one of those cases where everyone who was eligible to get the Bronze Star (which was everyone who earned a CIB) didn't get it right away, or the certificate is a replacement. The certificate is for service in WW2, and the BS is WW2 vintage and has his name engraved in the back. Who knows though, theres so many possibilities. Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeeper704 Posted June 12, 2007 Share #7 Posted June 12, 2007 I just love the helmet! Do you have additional photos of it? Nice wool patch too. You have more information on the soldier? Thanks. Erwin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duarte1223 Posted June 13, 2007 Author Share #8 Posted June 13, 2007 I just love the helmet!Do you have additional photos of it? Nice wool patch too. You have more information on the soldier? Thanks. Erwin Erwin, I'll get some more pictures tonight. I have Eibest's discharge papers, I'll post some information when I put the pictures on. Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duarte1223 Posted June 13, 2007 Author Share #9 Posted June 13, 2007 Here are some additional pictures. Eibest was drafted on Jan. 19, 1942. He was sent to Africa in March of 1944 and served 1 year, 6 months overseas, and participated in an invasion. He was an Infantry Canon Crewman Platoon Sgt, according to his discharge papers. Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Photographer Posted June 14, 2007 Share #13 Posted June 14, 2007 Wonder how long he was in for? The date on the BS cert is late. Really nice grouping. LOVE the helmet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeeper704 Posted June 14, 2007 Share #14 Posted June 14, 2007 This puzzles me though ..... the 10th Armored was never in Africa. Activated on July 15, 1942, at Fort Benning, Georgia. The 10th Armored entered France through Cherbourg on September 23, 1944, and traininged at Teurtheville, France, before entering combat. Went through Moselle and Saar Campaigns, part of it was encircled with 101st AB in Bastogne and entered Germany in March 1945. Inactivated on 13 October 1945, at Camp Patrick Henry, Virginia. So he probably was first assigned to another unit that saw action in Africa before being transferred to 10th AD? Or he served with that unit and went home with 10th AD? That would explain the arrowhead on his ribbon too as 10th AD did not participate in an invasion. Erwin Eibest was drafted on Jan. 19, 1942. He was sent to Africa in March of 1944 and served 1 year, 6 months overseas, and participated in an invasion. He was an Infantry Canon Crewman Platoon Sgt, according to his discharge papers.Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duarte1223 Posted June 15, 2007 Author Share #15 Posted June 15, 2007 You're probably right Erwin. All I have to go on about his service is what I physically have, ie. his medals, and the discharge documents. I've had an NARA request pending for about 4 months now, which isn't unusual. I'll update everything when I get that. Thanks, Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeeper704 Posted June 15, 2007 Share #16 Posted June 15, 2007 Thanks, looking forward to that. Erwin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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