Not an area that I collect but I do admire them, congratulations.

Hello all, im Retired US Army 12B SPC Joshua Bacon. I live in New England,  RI specifically. I recently acquired a US Marine Mameluke, it's a full set. Including saber, scabbard,  sock, and leather carry case with matching hin initials. It's markings tell that it is from 1956-1959 sn 322 ns meyer conquer make. The name on the blade is Samuel W. Whittemore. I do not have dob or service #. Im looking for information of his service. I did see a 2 1935 birth of a Samuel W Whittemore in Massachusetts,  same area as revolutionary war Captian Samuel Whittemore. Is there a way to see if he is a descendant?

I would say Spanish American War into early 1900’s.  

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Medic...Anzio 1944    Red cross is done in adhesive tape.     

2nd division Engineers     

90th/3rd Army     

Thank you jumpship

I believe his service number, 33315116, indicates that he was drafted.   He was stationed at the Hampton Roads Port of Embarkation, VA during some portion of 1943 to early 1944. During Aug 44, he was at the Army Service Forces Replacement Depot at Camp Reynolds, PA as a S/Sgt, with an MOS of 055 (Clerk, General) with Transportation Corps as his branch. During Oct-Dec 44, he was at the 1st and 8th Replacement Depots in Italy. How he ended up in Co A (based on CIB orders dated 20 Mar 45) 310th IR 78th ID from there, I don't know as the morning reports for 1945 are not yet available on the NARA site.   Dan

Hi Ken, I apologize, evidently I missed that he was a Captain too.