I don't normally pick up tee shirts, but thought this one pretty neat.   

Source: NARA   Source: NARA via Golden Arrow Research   Dan

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I’m looking for insight on value and potential buyer interest for a Cold War U.S. Army training set I recently acquired. This appears to be a Fort Knox Armor School (FY 1963) command-level training system used to teach officers brigade/division-level operations. Contents include: Instruction manual on Classes of Orders (OPORD structure, doctrine) Multiple OPORDs / OPLANs (e.g., Plan GREEN, RED, STRIKE, ANVIL, etc.) Extensive Germany theater scenarios (Fulda Gap-type environment) 30+ large maps, including: Tactical maneuver maps (axes of advance, objectives, DZ/LZ) Colored overlay maps (mobility, threat density, terrain analysis) Fold-out operational diagrams References to nuclear battlefield planning (5–10 KT allocations, etc.) Appears to be a complete training/exercise system, not loose pages Condition is  very good to almost perfect, with original folds and some handwritten notes.

Shame people don't appreciate / carry on their family medals. Not sure how these were acquired before me. Veteran Sgt John E. Repo from Duluth, Minneapolis. Served under Pattons Third Army as a combat engineer. MIA in Germany March 27 1945, reported KIA around July to family via telegram. Brought back to the states in 1947 for re-burial. Survived by his wife Edith Jennie Hyvonen (remarried June 7 1947) died Jan 6 2008. I did a bunch of research today and found newspaper articles, obituary, draft card. I requested more info on his service record so I can get his unit. Attached is a link to articles so I don't eat up server space https://imgur.com/a/gSNZ5aC I'm pretty sure the dog tag came back with his body in 47, its in rough shape. 

Unfortunately, these are the only pics I have. Can I get opinions please? Thanks

I try to bird dog stuff when I can. I get to them late as well.

His discharge paper only show him as receiving the EAME ribbon with 3 stars, American Defense Medal, and the Good Conduct Ribbon.  He actually earned the EAME with 5 stars, the ATO Medal, and the Silver Star.  As well as the Victory Medal and Army of Occupation Medal.  They were not on top of their paper work back then.  This really stinks.  He was also not eligible for the CIB because he was assigned to the 19th Field Artillery even though he was a Field Lineman working with the infantry.  Not only was he on the front line, when he earned his Silver Star he was in front of the front line.   Thanks Ken

What a great photo of your grandpa! And great story about how the knife and pistol made it home.  You should write down the story and keep with them, so the history isn't lost. Thanks for sharing,  Ken