I agree with Uniform of the Day that it is an artistic version of a standard shield

I just saw this news, or I would have posted sooner.   While I never knew him in person, I recall reading and interacting with him and his posts here and previous forums. He was sort of a 'regular' you could count on to post something even if it was a dry spell for a lot of other collectors.  Condolences to his family and son, RIP.  Regards,  RC

Thank you, unclegrumpy, I'll do that. And I'll be patient lol

Hi everyone!   I live in Novosibirsk (formerly Novo-Nikolaevsk) and am interested in local history. This photograph is well-known among local local history experts; however, most people focus only on the market square. Yet, the figure in the center of the composition is clearly a soldier of the American Expeditionary Force, Siberia. The photo was taken in the central square of Novo-Nikolaevsk, which is now named after Lenin.   The total contingent in Russia numbered fewer than 10,000 men. The section of the railway from Irkutsk to Omsk was guarded by far fewer troops. I believe there is a chance to identify him by name.   Please share your thoughts with me. Perhaps you have encountered this photograph before and can provide information regarding where the original is archived.

Very nice!

Very nice! I love the scarf.   ...Kat

Very nice! I love anything WASP related!   ...Kat

Oh, perhaps that's what it was.  If so, that's awesome.  You're welcome.

I took this photograph of Ron while out at the Heartland Militaria Show in Chickasha, OK some years ago.  I was able to talk with him a short time and he signed a photograph of himself while in Vietnam back in the day.  In any case, it was a real pleasure to have met and talk with him.  Perhaps some of you have met him as well at various militaria shows.  It's not like I get to talk with current or former Green Berets every day.  Come to think of it I've only talked with or been around one other Green Beret in my life and I used to work with him in the federal gov't.  He had some pretty interesting stories and was super nice.        

Matt, I think you may have hit it on the head. When he served on LST 801 it was manned by the Coastguard. Thank you for all your help