I love the story about when Lincoln heard that Grant had a drinking problem from those who wish to diminish his success in the West to which Lincoln replied something to the effect, and I'm paraphrasing, "we should find out what kind of whiskey he drinks and give some to our other generals" - the point being Grant always attacked.  I've always admired Grant as a great general who is not given his due.  He understood that the Union had greater resources and needed to bring that to bear if it was to defeat the confederacy.   Many people don't like him or believe he lacked imagination.  

Yes…Canadian item for their Navy……copying the USN color scheme…based on aircraft support elements….I think.  I just recognize and know NSNs.

Obituary from  NYT  for CDR Albert Moritz USN (1860-1941),  medal group posted earlier by his  great-grandson who owns the medal group.   https://www.nytimes.com/1941/01/17/archives/commander-moritz-retired-naval-officer-cited-for-saving-168-lives.html

Here's some random material on the Carabao medal along with pix of the one I have,   #1770 issued to CDR (later RADM)  Walter S. Crosley.   Based on a rough eyeballing of the roster,  Army medals outnumber Navy about 10 to 1.      

Authentic US issue jungle boots. They've been around the block a few times (!).    Are they worth anything?

I'd like any info y'all can provide on this cartridge belt. The buckles on the reverse side have two rows of imprints as follows: "Patented," then "Mills" inside a line drawing of a cartridge, then "Jan 29 '01" "July 16 '07" is under the above patented, and "May 18 '15" is under the above Jan 29 '01   Also, if you can tell me an approximate value, I'd appreciate that, too. 

Wayland Brooks became US Senator from Illinois.

68MikeForce   Great addition, this shirt  was worn pre 1964 by one in the 1st Aviation Detachment, we imagine this FLYING THE BEST PP comes sometime in the late 50s , the Air for the Big Red One from February 1964 and thereabouts will be the 1st Aviation Battalion, which on 17 February 1964 gets a unit crest. So if a PP is worn it will be the one for the new unit crest as seen below.   See Post #113 in this topic to catch a glimpse of this one being worn, though he is atypically wearing on the right pocket rather then the left.

There was a boonie hat as well, I was issued two trousers, one parka with liner and one boonie hat. All was stolen from my vehicle during a layover at a French occupied log base. They literally cut the locks on our vehicles and took anything not nailed down. It was a warm and rather unique piece of gear. Never used the hat but wore the trousers and parka. Glad you found a set.    Scott

Found a photo of him in the 1950s, date unknown, with the Rope he's wearing makes unit either the 1st. 2nd or 3rd Infantry Divisions.   The 50s portrait with this write up on his actions as a MACV Advisor was found on the Indiana Veterans Hall of Fame. Donald E. Bolner Major Bolner was awarded the Bronze Star Medal – with Valor Device for heroism in connection with military operations against a hostile force on 20 September 1964, in the Republic of Vietnam. Major Bolner, was serving as Senior Advisor, to the 1st Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, Army of Vietnam, during a search and clear operation against the communist Viet Cong. As the unit approached the operational area they were suddenly attacked by a large Viet Cong force hiding in prepared positions. Disregarding his own personal safety, Major Bolner climbed to the top of his armored personnel carrier and directed fire on the enemy. His actions enabled the friendly forces to inflict heavy casualties on the Viet Cong insurgents. He repeatedly exposed himself to intense enemy fire in order to effectively advise the friendly forces. His personal courage and devotion to duty won the respect and admiration of all with him in the actions and contributed significantly to the overall success of the operation.