82nd Airborne Grouping

[JoeFriday]

Any chance of a better pic of the rear of the RAD buckle ??

Yes sir..

[JoeFriday]

Two of the 100+ pictures. The first showing the summer "Ike" jacket posted above.

Best,
Rob

[RH1941]

Wow great find

[Phill Lockett]

Hi Rich

With how his the insignia placement looks like he was with the 508th and final assignment in the 504th hence he is wearing the then current oval and DUI (504TH DUI) on the Ike.

Also him with and his partner at home would suggest current assignment to 508th and then he was assigned to 504 re DUI /oval in Europe??

The picture of him next to mortar sign , could mean he has some connection with 81st Mortar platoon HQ co. 3rd Bn 504th, however i am speculating and could be wrong as it could be an innocent pic??


Phill

[Neil Hever]

Stripes on the jacket indicate service time. You could look up his service record through US archives. NH

[JoeFriday]

Thank you again for the information sirs..

You are spot of Phill.

According to his paperwork he separated in 1949 as a heavy motorman with the 504th.

Best,
Rob

[JoeFriday]

Blue equipment belt above..

Here?



Paratrooper wing buckle here:

[JoeFriday]

Some assorted pictures.

He circled himself in this first picture.

[Gwar]

Yes sir..

A very good condition L.G.S. 39' L. Gottleib & Sohn.. without tab but still highly collectable.. Thanks for sharing..G

[JoeFriday]

For the guys who like to study equipment: