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By Wade20th · Posted
This one I am also a bit skeptical on. Letters look a bit wobbly, and I don't think US Marines were at Hue at the time. Wade -
By Wade20th · Posted
Been looking at Marine Vietnam lighters recently, is this one real or fake? I'm leaning towards fake because of the "I'D" https://www.ebay.com/itm/188341589425?_skw=1st+marine+division+vietnam+zippo+lighter&itmmeta=01KR43F936Q73S575J7RTZQ4KG&hash=item2bda0895b1:g:tXoAAeSwcM9p9pL6&itmprp=enc%3AAQALAAABAGfYFPkwiKCW4ZNSs2u11xDrxZn%2F0U%2B8wtyuXc6MqKi4oeUb6I49VNS5eRYxnyd8BCjsDO6nVKmnmf92NKnHv%2BMnScc6coH%2FEdAhZMD%2FU9AKKt4N4h%2BkC7Lr7AI1LIxCTvCmpAXz%2Foo7KheMxfWvPjHX2DEZTmGJqvzJeHrhLB5k%2BQeIwHpxRXq1zR8BEdxbTww0ARp6VSApB7Vp6Pb2yaCY9XQY%2FonpQizwnkKBDAX8DezWTuBXVoMtc2Ek7tRKV5sbME75U2RVNm3lwwu%2BlQu5AI%2B53CysuWfr%2BPGuMUeex8lnp4HVJQ4Xu9xHWxOvhC08O2CEHincNl6L%2BiwmocE%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR-CRvYPBZw Thanks Wade -
By M1M1 · Posted
Recently acquired this 89th jacket and pants belonging to Lt. Einar Jentoft Anderson. In the pocket was this note to self about commanding a gun salute. Very interesting. -
By Mr.Jerry · Posted
Not overlooked, just never seen! These are rare birds to be sure! Thanks for sharing. -
By Jmadison · Posted
Hello, I know a lot of attention is paid to the standard and reinforced M42 jump suit. So, I thought I would share this example of the rarer M41 that often gets overlooked. It’s the precursor to the M42 and far rarer. It was issued in very limited quantity. This set belonged to a 502 officer. The pocket flap design and zipper leg cuffs are its main distinctive features over the M42. Enjoy! -
By Andersen44 · Posted
Great info and pictures. This helps a lot! Thank you for everyone’s comments -
By Jmadison · Posted
As others have already stated there were no Airborne specific gloves manufactured. PGC- I have never seen photos evidence that fur lined gloves were used by Airborne troops although that doesn't mean they were not used if privately purchased which I am guessing is the case in your example. Plus it would be difficult to see in a photo. :) To my knowledge, there were supposedly two versions used unlined and lined. Each had an adjustable wrist strap. The unlined version were the ones most commonly seen. Not sure if this will be helpful but here is a photo reference out of Gary Howards book showing the differences (black & white photo). The other two pictures are similar types of leather gloves I have come across. -
By Legion72 · Posted
Troops called these ZOOT SUITES, Very unbpopular due to having to discards your gear in order to poop. -
By atb · Posted
I would go with Air Force Outstanding Unit Award. As far as I know yan Armed Forces Outstanding Unit Award does not exist. And, yes, depending on this officer's assignment he could very well have received the Air Force award. He could have served in Vietnam for up to 11 months. -
By FlyNavy02 · Posted
Only "M. A. Barber" from the USMC Muster Rolls on Ancestry: Myron A Barber, Private, Jan 1943, Ninth Replacement Battalion, Fmf Tc, Camp Elliott, Ban Diego California. Myron A Barber, Private, Jan 1943, Casual Company, Fleet Marine Force Training Center, Camp Elliott, San Diego, California Myron A Barber, Private 1st Class, Jul 1943, Ordnance Company, Headquarters Battalion, Training Center, Camp Elliott, San Diego, California Myron A Barber, Private 1st Class, Oct 1943, Ordnance Company, Headquarters Battalion, Training Center, Camp Elliott, San Diego 44, California Myron A Barber, Private 1st Class, Jan 1944, Headquarters and Service Company, School Battalion, Training Center, Camp Elliott, San Diego, 44, California Myron A Barber, Corporal, Jul 1944, Motor Transport Company, Hqbn, Training Command, Camp Pendleton, Calif Myron A Barber, Corporal, Jan 1945, Motor Transport Co, Hqbn, Martracomd, Camp Pendleton, Oceanside, Calif. Myron A Barber, Corporal, Apr 1945, Motor Transport Co, Hqbn, Martracomd, Sda, Camp Pendleton, Oceanside, Calif Myron A Barber, Corporal, Jul 1945, Motor Transport Co, Hqbn, Martracomd, Camp Pendleton, Oceanside, California Myron A Barber, Corporal, Oct 1945, Headquarters 11th Mtbn, Fmf, Pac., C/O Fleet Post Office, San Francisco, Calif. Myron A Barber, Corporal, Jan 1946, Headquarters 11th Mtbn, Fmf, Pac., C/O Fleet Post Office, San Francisco, Calif. Myron A Barber, Sergeant, Apr 1946, Headquarters 11th Mtbn, Camp Joseph H. Pendleton, Oceanside, Calif. His memorial at Find a Grave gives his nickname as "Mike" https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/69010957/myron-alfonzo-barber
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