Steve-   The missile patch is the 3550th Flying Training Wing (Interceptor) Rocket Meet 1955. Eglin Kwaks is a scuba club from the base. Fighter Pilots 72 is 35 TFS. Most all of these, including the ones Yokota ID'd, can be found on http://usmilitarypatches.com/ to help you in the future.   Randy

It should have an AN stamp on the nose bridge for both Army and Navy. You see these on 42-43 USAAF photos. The early ones were one piece rubber and later two piece. They had different colored lenses and head straps.  

GOT MY ANSWER. NOVELTY PATCH. THANK YOU.

Not sure about documents but I would imagine if coming out of the jungle after 2 weeks++++  I have seen pictures of gear and clothing put in a pile and I would assume for repair and replacement.  I have one helmets cover and it’s the guys second cover. I need to ask him about it. this cover was owned by a Marine and unfortunately I only have a last name but he made the best out of a damaged cover with a Charlie Brown patch and a Linus Patch ( between the liner and helmet)

According to his DD214 he joined the Corps. in 1948. Discharged and then re enlisted in 1950 until 1954. Disabled retirement. He left a Corporal in 1954. In 1950 he was a PFC, hence his chevrons on his blues. 

I was just wondering why it would be mentioned on a USMC document if he was in the Army?

Oh ok, that’s good to know. I was wondering about them, I have 2 or 3 pair of them. I’ve never seen them on any uniform.Thank you so much for the information!

Gotcha, I was wondering why it has been sitting on the site for so long. I guess no one else has seen an example with provenance either.   In my opinion, it doesn't make a whole lot of sense to paint your helmet when you're issued a camouflage helmet cover. I guess if your cover wore out, one might be inclined to take a paint brush or spray gun to his helmet, but if you've got access to any of those amenities, I'd have to imagine it would be a whole lot easier just to get a new cover.   That reminds me though, are there any period documents out there that go over how equipment was issued and replaced during the war? It's a bit of a long shot, but I figured it wouldn't hurt to ask.

Lee E. Rogers was born in 1924 and registered for the Draft in 1942 as an 18 year old - It is possible that he was inducted in the Army in WWII and only served briefly until medically or dependent discharged. Even 1 day of service during WWII would qualify him for a WWII Victory Medal.   Bill