David Tiffin Posted January 7, 2007 Share #51 Posted January 7, 2007 Thanks Brig and Dan. It is a stunning piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APO472 Posted January 8, 2007 Share #52 Posted January 8, 2007 Like the uniforms so far keep it up! Daan you might guess that jump jacket has my interest tweeked! Here is an Ike from Frank Reis HQ 2/506th PIR of the 101st AB. Reis was commander the MG section of the Heavy Weapons of 2/506th. His ribbons are all individual one ribbon bars and his wings are English made with one combat star. It was Reis' MGs that supported the famous E Company attack on the dike in Holland and again during the attack into Foy at Bastogne. Reis would be SWA at Bastogne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyligter Posted January 8, 2007 Share #53 Posted January 8, 2007 Reis would be SWA at Bastogne. Maybe a stupid question, but where is SWA standing for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APO472 Posted January 8, 2007 Share #54 Posted January 8, 2007 Maybe a stupid question, but where is SWA standing for? Not a stupid question at all. SWA = Seriously Wounded in Action. Hope this helps. Jake Powers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffreyvanspengen Posted January 9, 2007 Share #55 Posted January 9, 2007 Wow, nice M42 jumpsuit Daan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattle Posted January 9, 2007 Share #56 Posted January 9, 2007 Great uniforms everyone. Regards, Stephan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo Posted January 9, 2007 Share #57 Posted January 9, 2007 GREAT jumpsuit my friend Daan! Please .... MORE!!!!!!!!! Best regards, Ricardo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daan Posted January 9, 2007 Share #58 Posted January 9, 2007 Hi Mate, Very nice jacket! Is that a grouping from one person (ID'ed)? Regards, Daan S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurt Barickman Posted January 10, 2007 Share #59 Posted January 10, 2007 H/501 Grouping This is one of my favorites and some may have seen this before but I don't get tired of showing this one. This belongedt to 1st Lt. Glenn F. Janitz who hailed from Minnesota. He was a platoon leader in Hog Company, third battalion, 501 Parachute Infantry Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division. He jumped into Normandy and was KIA between Schindel and Eerde during Market Garden on Sept. 20, 1944. Kurt Barickman another, clearer shot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianMcC Posted January 10, 2007 Share #60 Posted January 10, 2007 Kurt, I've seen this one before on another forum, but I certainly will not tire of viewing it again. This is a beautiful A-2 with a monster 501 patch. The condition of this fine piece looks to be exceptional. Thanks for showing this jacket again as I can't say enough good things about it. Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camopara Posted January 10, 2007 Share #61 Posted January 10, 2007 I never tire of it either. It's one of my favorites also... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo Posted January 10, 2007 Share #62 Posted January 10, 2007 This is a beautiful A-2 with a monster 501 patch. One of the best ones that I already looked!!! Congratulations Kurt!!! Best regards, Ricardo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo Posted January 10, 2007 Share #63 Posted January 10, 2007 Hi Mate, Very nice jacket! Is that a grouping from one person (ID'ed)? Regards, Daan S Hi Daan, Thanks!! The 82nd A/B Class A Major coat has private tailor tag with no name assoicated with it. Best regards, Ricardo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HBT Posted January 10, 2007 Share #64 Posted January 10, 2007 Kurt, I always enjoy your posts! That A-2 is awesome. ---Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duarte1223 Posted January 11, 2007 Share #65 Posted January 11, 2007 I'm very impressed with everyone's uniforms, keep up the good work everyone! Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pconrad02 Posted January 12, 2007 Share #66 Posted January 12, 2007 Well here is one of my favorites, it's part of a huge group I acquired directly from the the estate. The jacket belonged to Silver Star winner Theodore W. ''Ted'' Sorensen 723rd Bomb Squadron. The A2 is great by itself, but he was also the guy who is credited with designing the squadron insignia. Also posted is the "submission" patch , named and dated on the back! This is the "original" patch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HBT Posted January 12, 2007 Share #67 Posted January 12, 2007 Paul C, That is a killer A-2! Please let us see more pics of this grouping!!! ---Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APO472 Posted January 13, 2007 Share #68 Posted January 13, 2007 Paul C,That is a killer A-2! Please let us see more pics of this grouping!!! ---Chris Kurt, You know that uniform/group is awesome! I hope folks realize just how rare seeing a group like that is. Kurt, thanks for sharing. Paul C I don't mean to minimize the historical importance of yours either! Well done! Currahee! Jake Powers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason G Posted January 13, 2007 Share #69 Posted January 13, 2007 Here is one of my more favorite uniforms. Found at Goodwill....it was tagged as "Army shirt...1.00" Doesn't really look like much. Yellow paint stain on the sleeve, nice 18th A/B Corps patch, cloth A/B wings....but look closer Combat patch for the Dominican Republic Invasion!!! According to the lady at the counter, there were other uniforms that had an "AA" patch on them, bought by some kids the day before.....grrrr...but I shouldn't complain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason G Posted January 13, 2007 Share #70 Posted January 13, 2007 This one is nice, looks like the vet just came home, and hung it in the closet. Air Medal, BS w/cluster....CIB...some of the attachments have been lost from the ribbons, but I rather like this one. Got it from Mr Lipps about a year ago, was originally going to try and sell it...but then decided, what the heck, it kinda grew on me LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APO472 Posted January 13, 2007 Share #71 Posted January 13, 2007 Here is a 4 pocket EM uniform that belonged to Lester Hegland of F/506th and HQ 2/506th PIR of the 101st Airborne Division. Hegland was SWA during the "Battle of Bloody Gultch" outside Carentan on June 13th of 1944. He was shot through the throat and left for dead. He did not return to the Division. **note the overseas hat does not belong to Mr. Hegland...It was just used for the photo** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michiel M. Posted January 14, 2007 Share #72 Posted January 14, 2007 Awesome jacket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark VdB Posted January 14, 2007 Share #73 Posted January 14, 2007 Truly great Jake ! Kind regards, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Apathy Posted January 14, 2007 Share #74 Posted January 14, 2007 Hello all, very interesting seeing all these jackets in fellow members collections, and thanks to them for showing the items. Here's one I would like to post, the reason being it's about one of three that I bought for my collection direct from the original owner. The jump suit belong to Richard K. Yardley, born 1921, Virginia, enlisted at Camp Blanding Florida, member of 508th Parachute Inf. Reg.. I bought this from Mr Yardley at one of the shows I went to in the states about 8-10 years ago I think, the photograph shows Mr Yardley holding it at the time I bought it. ( Lewis ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Apathy Posted January 14, 2007 Share #75 Posted January 14, 2007 Here's one I would like to post, the reason being it's about one of three that I bought for my collection direct from the original owner. The jump suit belong to Richard K. Yardley, born 1921, Virginia, enlisted at Camp Blanding Florida, member of 508th Parachute Inf. Reg.. The attached photograph shows Mr Yardleys 508th PIR membership card laid on the pocket of the jump jacket. ( Lewis ) p.s. Here is a spooky little coincidence Mr Yardleys first three digets of his army serial number are the same as my membership number for this forum, '344'. oooh spooky !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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