Complete Front Seam M1 - Named - Rank Marked - Big Red One
Article about: Here is a complete front seam M1, with swivel bales, sewn straps, blackened brass hardware, and complete Westinghouse liner. The shell has a clothe Warrant Officer flash glued to the front t
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Re: Complete Front Seam M1 - Named - Rank Marked - Big Red One
i believe this would be a 1950's helmet as i think decals like this came in to use post war & the RA before his number is also a post war use RA meaning regular army but nether the less a very nice M-1 can you make out his service number ??
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Re: Complete Front Seam M1 - Named - Rank Marked - Big Red One
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Re: Complete Front Seam M1 - Named - Rank Marked - Big Red One
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NickD
i believe this would be a 1950's helmet as i think decals like this came in to use post war & the RA before his number is also a post war use RA meaning regular army but nether the less a very nice M-1 can you make out his service number ??
Thanks Nick, After I read your post I looked it up and RA was added as a designation for Regular Army in 1947. The use of decals like these was started, as i understand it, immediately after the War. The components of the shell and liner are all war time vintage. The serial number is RA 19123868. Is there a way we can trace the service history of the soldier? Any suggestions/help would be appreciated, as I have a few US pots that are named, and some have the serial numbers as well. Thanks in advance. Jim G.
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Re: Complete Front Seam M1 - Named - Rank Marked - Big Red One
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NickD
I guess we were both searching at the same time. Thanks for your help. I am sure that this is the man. Jim G.
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Re: Complete Front Seam M1 - Named - Rank Marked - Big Red One
it always makes them that bit more special when theres a name that can be traced nice job mate
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Re: Complete Front Seam M1 - Named - Rank Marked - Big Red One
Did a little research on Mr. Lawrence. Unfortunately, it looks as if he has passed.
HANSON, LAWRENCE E 26 Jun 1924 15 Feb 1996 (V) 71 84125 (Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, UT) (none specified) Montana 517-24-0079
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Re: Complete Front Seam M1 - Named - Rank Marked - Big Red One
Thanks for the additional information. Our vets are leaving us at an alarming, and sorrowful pace. God bless him. Jim G.
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