"GUMGROO" GMGRU-1 Det Charlie USS SHANGRI LA (CVA-38) WESTPAC 1958

Mr. Silvey’s book is one I checked & I agree with you on everything. I was just hoping someone had some hard fast facts on this being a sure thing. Thank you for the help.

From the USS SHANGRI LA (CVA-38) Westpac Cruise book 1956-1957 Carrier Air Group 2

Yokota, what do you think of this lighter? Regards

Thank you for posting. I have each of those patches from my cruise as well, along with two additional ones from that deployment.

The C-119 Flying Boxcar at Ashiya Unique Design: The C-119 was nicknamed "Boxcar" because of its square fuselage and twin tail booms, designed to facilitate the direct loading of vehicles and supplies from the rear.   Mission in Korea: From Ashiya, these aircraft were vital to the airlift to the Korean Peninsula. They transported everything from medical supplies and ammunition to prefabricated bridges that were airdropped (famously used in the Battle of Chosin Reservoir).   Capacity: It could carry up to 62 fully equipped troops or about 10 tons of cargo.

Here are pics of some variations of the star and arrow backmarks on WW1 vegetable ivory buttons. Pardon the picture quality.  

Guided Missile Group One Det Alpha USS SHANGRI LA (CVA-38) WESTPAC 1956-1957  

Nope,  improving the quality of the ribbon and/or shorter drape like the original will only help the value. 

Lookin good! I like the painted cartridge belt. I have 3 alphas to Bougainville vets.