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    • dpast32
      Hey Guys, I've Posted here some years back, & just came across his Group & Notebook as I continue to go through my Groups. This below is the Document I received from Ms. Alice Juda at the Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island. I've also included my older Post for some background on the Recipient's Service Career. I didn’t have a chance to Post some of his extensive Group, but will try to get some of it up soon.      @>>>. This Guy appears to have had an interesting Naval career. He was initially scheduled to graduate with the JANE's class of 1919, but was graduated a year early from Annapolis due to our entry into WW1. ( Grad. date was forwarded to 06-06-1918 ) He served a tour in the Atlantic aboard USS Aylwin on convoy escort & anti-sub duty. Then, he was assigned to the USS Barker to assist in evacuating foreign nationals during the Russian civil war, circa 1920 - 21. ( His USNA Obituary notes he commanded a sub chaser det. in the Russian Crimean evac., but the his file papers state his duty was aboard the Barker ?? ) He did 10 years sub duty at Coco Solo, CZ, along with 3 years as C.O. of S-47. Served as Damage Control Officer aboard the Augusta in 1938, & commanded the Navy's LION 4 unit at Manus Island. Finished up with TD as C.O. of USS Dane during one of the Magic Carpet operations. There's a few assignments I can't recall off hand, but all in all a good solid career. THANKS again Guys, I appreciate the replies. Oh, I guess I should include his name, just for the record. Captain Distance Kenyon DAY, USNA Class of 1919. Born R.I. in 1897, Passed away in FL, 1977.                Best, dpast32
    • Illinigander
      I am trying to harness "Uncle Ed" to my WW1 M/1917 MG Cart.  I have a poor photo of a hitch, but it is not much use.  Does anyone have a source for a drawing of correct cart harness?  On the plus side I have several surplus MG cart saddles if anyone needs one.  The cart is all kitted out and looks pretty good.  I have also included a shot of "Gen. Bell" with his 1924 Phillips Pack saddle carrying ammo.  I hope he is more correctly harnessed.  I was able to purchase a "bunch" of US draft harness, and I am trying to make it work.  Any help would be appreciated. Illinigander  
    • doyler
      had a set of LBE to a female USAF/ Air National Guard member. Belt,suspenders, ammo pouches, canteen covers were all tan. Spent a 6 month rotation in Saudi in early 2000's 
    • jumpship
      Berets across time: 2002-2014:  
    • thorin6
      Honestly, I wouldn't spend $300 on that, maybe $200 at best.  The problem with the staples compromises the entire sheath.
    • yellowhammer history
      I know the airforce used tan gear but I think it was commercial and not marked. There is also the tan Saudi Arabia marked one's but those aren't marked U.S.
    • illwill
      Strange because the front is gilded. Led alloy cast with a gilded front…more expensive to do that than make the badge lol
    • doyler
      Similar to a Kennedy Arms knife of St. Paul but not the same      
    • ScottG
      That's a great grouping, and checks a lot of boxes with the state collar disc, Mexican Border service, and a diary as well. Congrats on that one.    Scott
    • mikie
      Wow! I can only imagine how much talent, skills, effort and love were put in to making that project happen. A HUGE congratulations and thank you to everyone involved! mikie
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