usmcega Posted April 4, 2010 Share #1 Posted April 4, 2010 Hello, Just picked this up at a Flea Market today. It belonged too Albert T. Irvine USMC . It is a fairly large grouping. Any info anyone can tell me on this guy would be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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usmcega Posted April 4, 2010 Author Share #4 Posted April 4, 2010 Just by looking at the trunk I know a few places he had bin from Okinawa Japan to Camp Pendleton and then stationed in Camp Lejeune NC. It has his home address of Durham NC on the side also. I would like to know if he maybe won any high medals. Silver star,Purple Heart etc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinger Gunner USMC Posted April 4, 2010 Share #5 Posted April 4, 2010 From the VA grave database: IRVINE, ALBERT THOMAS US MARINE CORPS DATE OF BIRTH: 01/09/1925 DATE OF DEATH: 04/03/2001 BURIED AT: MAPLEWOOD CEMETERY 1621 DUKE UNIVERSITY RD DURHAM, NC 27701 He was 18 in 1943, so I wouldn't be surprised if you find out he was a WWII veteran, that six digit service number on the side of the trunk sure looks WWII era to me... Since his service file is not archival yet and the veteran is no longer alive you can request his file for free Also, it appears that his family is active on Ancestry.com. There are photos of him on that site. It may be worth trying to email the person who posted the photos to see if they are willing to share any information Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usmcega Posted April 4, 2010 Author Share #6 Posted April 4, 2010 From the VA grave database: IRVINE, ALBERT THOMAS US MARINE CORPS DATE OF BIRTH: 01/09/1925 DATE OF DEATH: 04/03/2001 BURIED AT: MAPLEWOOD CEMETERY 1621 DUKE UNIVERSITY RD DURHAM, NC 27701 He was 18 in 1943, so I wouldn't be surprised if you find out he was a WWII veteran, that six digit service number on the side of the trunk sure looks WWII era to me... Since his service file is not archival yet and the veteran is no longer alive you can request his file for free Also, it appears that his family is active on Ancestry.com. There are photos of him on that site. It may be worth trying to email the person who posted the photos to see if they are willing to share any information Thanks for the info. Where can I get his service file? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinger Gunner USMC Posted April 4, 2010 Share #7 Posted April 4, 2010 Thanks for the info. Where can I get his service file? The National Personnel Records Administration 9700 Page Ave., St Louis, Mo go to the NARA.gov website ans search for the SF-180 form which you will need to submit for his file Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usmcega Posted April 4, 2010 Author Share #8 Posted April 4, 2010 The National Personnel Records Administration 9700 Page Ave., St Louis, Mogo to the NARA.gov website ans search for the SF-180 form which you will need to submit for his file Thanks! I have the forms filled and ready to go into the mail tomorrow. Lets hope I hear back with good news. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason G Posted April 5, 2010 Share #9 Posted April 5, 2010 No Albert Irvine listed in the HoH database. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmid Posted August 24 Share #10 Posted August 24 On 4/4/2010 at 12:35 AM, usmcega said: Hello, Just picked this up at a Flea Market today. It belonged too Albert T. Irvine USMC . It is a fairly large grouping. Any info anyone can tell me on this guy would be great. I know this post is over 10 years old but wanted to respond. He was my uncle. I'd be interested to learn what happened to his gear. He had a long, distinguished career in the marines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted September 4 Share #11 Posted September 4 On 8/24/2023 at 1:10 PM, cmid said: I know this post is over 10 years old but wanted to respond. He was my uncle. I'd be interested to learn what happened to his gear. He had a long, distinguished career in the marines. The member was banned from here years ago, unfortunately I would imagine he doesn't follow the forum anymore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmid Posted September 4 Share #12 Posted September 4 Thanks for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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