Father (WWI - Army & USMC) and Son (WWII AAF) Groupings

[Masonk]

Recently acquired grouping of items to a father and son.

The father, Charles Reade Phillips, served initially with the Army, in the Aviation Signal Reserve Corps, from Jan 1918 to his discharge in Jul 1918.

Immediately following his discharge, he enlisted in the USMC, until his discharge in Aug 1919.

Overseas service spanned Nov 1918 to Jul 1919, with the 11th Regiment in France as part of the 5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade.

First up, his USMC Good Conduct Medal, with accompanying certificate:







WWI Victory Medal with incorrect combination of France bar and Maltese Cross, and theater made ribbon bar (not sure if this is his given the star device)





Sharpshooter Badges



Engraved table top medal, awarded by Jefferson County (Ohio), for service in "The World's Great War"



Lastly, these items are clearly not a part of Charles' service, however were likely brought home by him.

Plate from a Horse Bridle



Army Officer Buckle



Collar Insignia for the 325th Infantry Regiment (82nd Division)

[Masonk]

Charles continued...

Handwritten account of his service



Letters/Post Cards to and from Home





Vaccination record



Letters pertaining to his service with the Aviation Officer Signal Reserve Corps









Army Discharge

[Masonk]

Charles last...

Second Division GO announcing the Armistice



Voyage Home - USS Orizaba





USMC Discharge





His final resting place

[Masonk]

Charles son, Reade P. Phillips. Reade was attached to MAAF (Mediterranean Allied Air Forces), and obviously saw service in Italy, based on the photo.

Group shot



Dog tags, and coveted P38 can opener



Photos





Handwritten timeline of service





V-Mail - Merry Christmas From the Riveria!





His final resting place

[AZPhil]

Now that is a Semper Fi Fantastic collection.

Thank you for sharing that group.

Semper Fi
Phil

[Ubique]

Museum quality collection there.
And great photos!

Oz.

[Masonk]

Thank you both! I appreciate the kind words!

[rra227]

Nice groupings. Rich A. in Pa.

[Masonk]

Thanks, Rich!

[Rakkasan187]

Erik,

A little late to the party but a stunning group. I am glad you are the caretaker of this fine Father-son group..

Smitty