You mean those men who recently(at current) left armed Forces purchase those vintage caps from 1902 period to wear at Galas or reenactors??? Thanks 

Aha, proud to say I was amongst those who identified the 81mm Mortar Base Plate Carrier on page 266.. Back in the day I put a complete set from my collection on a mannequin, took pre-digital photos and mailed them to Ken for identification....   How things have changed...

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What were the insignia on the collar? Do you have any examples? Thank you. (Left shirt)

He means men who recently left the armed forces (recent veterans), and others (etc).    Wade

Hello, Does anyone have clearer photos of these nurse uniforms, etc., from Vietnam? I'm looking for collar badges and various decorations to assemble this jacket. Thank you.

Hello everyone. I just wanted to introduce myself and share some of the information I have pieced together while researching my grandfather’s WWII service. I also have a few photos that I’m still trying to learn more about. Service - Name: Richard M. Johnson - Enlistment: 7 April 1942, Chicago, Illinois - Branch: U.S. Army – Corps of Military Police - Military Occupational Specialty: Combat Military Police – Motorcyclist (MOS 378) - Rank at Entry: Staff Sergeant - Rank at Separation: Master Sergeant Assignments & Units - 450th Military Police Company - 707th Military Police Battalion - 26th Infantry Division (“Yankee Division”) - Headquarters Company, 2621st Military Police Battalion - Attached to Allied Force Headquarters (AFHQ) – Office of the Provost Marshal Training - Camp Grant, Rockford, IL - Camp Edwards, MA - Camp Niantic, CT - Camp Kilmer, NJ Overseas Service Timeline - 5 September 1942: Departed U.S. - September 1942: Arrived in England - Dec 1942 – Apr 1944: Algiers, North Africa –   - Escort/security for senior Allied leaders (Eisenhower, Roosevelt, Churchill, Admiral King, Cordell Hull) - Apr 1944 – Feb 1945: Caserta, Italy, following - Campaigns: Rome–Arno Decorations & Recognition - European–African–Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon with 1 Bronze Battle Star - Good Conduct Medal - 5 Overseas Service Bars - 1 Service Stripe - Marksmanship badges: Pistol, Revolver, Thompson SMG Separation Details (11 October 1945) - Rank: Master Sergeant            

Please  I don't understand what are you referring at when you said:recent veterans and etc???

Well, that'll give me something to look forward to Steve.  I understand about being busy with outside stuff.  It's that time of year for sure.  Take care and God Bless!

Lots of pristine Schlueter helmets out there!