What do the markings mean?

[LoneWolf]

i was received this helmet from a family member that was in the war. what do the markings on the helmet mean? and what era is it from?



i know i posted this in the wrong catagory!

[Richie B]

I think the number painted in the helmet is from the post World War War era.

Service number (United States Army) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Also found this obituary for a person of the same name - maybe his ?

Obituaries for Aug. 13

Regards

Richie