Father (USMC) & Son (USN) Grouping - UNIS Marked Gear, Theater Made Insignia
Article about: This is more of a grouping, but I figured the uniform section would be the best fit. In any case, picked up this grouping yesterday from the thrift shop of all places. It is a father an son
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Father (USMC) & Son (USN) Grouping - UNIS Marked Gear, Theater Made Insignia
This is more of a grouping, but I figured the uniform section would be the best fit.
In any case, picked up this grouping yesterday from the thrift shop of all places.
It is a father an son grouping. Father was Sgt Henry J Abbott. Sgt Abbott enlisted with the Marine Corps September 23rd, 1940, and was discharged November 18th 1946.
From April 1942 to June 1944, Abbott served with the 1st Marine Division. Looks like he was with 3/7 (3rd Battalion, 7th Regiment) the entire time, per the muster rolls. He likley participated in the Guatal Canal Campaign. He definitely was at the Battle of Cape Gloucester (New Britain Campaign), as he was awarded the Silver Star for actions on January 14th, 1944.
Link to the citation here:
Valor awards for Henry James Abbott
From December 1944-January 1946, he was with the 4th Mardiv. He served with 1/23. He likely participated in the the Iwo Jima campaign.
Abbott passed away in 1999, and is interred in Arlington National Cemetery. Link to his Findagrave below:
Sgt Henry J Abbott (1917 - 1999) - Find A Grave Memorial
The Father's items consist of his painted footlocker, UNIS marked M41 pack (1/23), 4th Mardiv SSI, Cape Gloucester tab, Sgt chevron, Japanese Occupation Military bank note, and lastly, a marine corps service jacket made by the vet's wife for their son. On the jacket is an Australian made 1st Mardiv SSI.
Footlocker
UNIS Marked M41 Pack
4th Mardiv SSI, Sgt Chevron and Cape Gloucester Tab
Occupation Bank Note
Child's Service Jacket w/Aussie made 1st Mardiv SSI
Last edited by Masonk; 04-02-2016 at 09:30 PM.
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That is a very nice find.
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Fixed. I didn't even notice when uploading. My photo editing software tends to change the orientation of images for some reason.
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