My Friend's Great Grandfather Passed Away And He Found Some Interesting Items From His Military Service
Friend of mine was going through his deceased Great Grandfather's belongings and found this. (He actually died in 2005. His Great Grand mom just passed and he was getting the house ready for sale.)
March 27, 2019, 03:31 PM
SW_Sig
Wow, The Big Red One.
Looking at the medals, Great Grandfather was a hero.
March 27, 2019, 03:33 PM
Mr.9mm
A Bronze Star for service in the Big Red One. If only that 1911 could talk.
March 27, 2019, 03:34 PM
SW_Sig
CIB as well
March 27, 2019, 03:40 PM
Ryanp225
Great Grand Dad was a bad ass. Certified.
March 27, 2019, 03:40 PM
rsbolo
That is an amazing find.
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March 27, 2019, 03:45 PM
YooperSigs
Love to read his service record. And the citation for the Bronze Star. Maybe the 1911 figured into that!
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March 27, 2019, 03:54 PM
redleg2/9
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A Bronze Star for service in the Big Red One.
Two - note the oak leaf cluster, and no "V".
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“Leave the Artillerymen alone, they are an obstinate lot. . .” – Napoleon Bonaparte
The bayonet on the left is a Swedish m/1914 for a m/94-14 Mauser carbine.
The bayonet in the middle is a British P1907 for a Lee-Enfield No. 1 Mk. III.
March 27, 2019, 04:14 PM
DSgrouse
Big Red 1. Holy hell.
March 27, 2019, 04:19 PM
David Lee
Bayonet @ right looks like a Cruciform for Mas. Not for certain and I never had the scabbard. K Rogue, you left that one open sir so what is it?
March 27, 2019, 04:20 PM
David Lee
I dont believe it is for a Mas. Probably also a Enfield.
March 27, 2019, 04:23 PM
PCWyoming
Maybe a Mosin Nagant? I will have to compare with one I have when I get home.
PC
March 27, 2019, 04:25 PM
David Lee
quote:
Originally posted by PCWyoming: Maybe a Mosin Nagant? I will have to compare with one I have when I get home.
PC
Yup, I just found it.
March 27, 2019, 04:28 PM
cslinger
Me thinks grandpa saw some shit. Wow. That’s a heck of a find and a real family treasure.
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March 27, 2019, 04:33 PM
gearhounds
They are called the Greatest Generation for a reason. Your friends great grandfather was an amazing American.
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March 27, 2019, 04:51 PM
Doc H.
Viking warrior. A badass of the first degree. Salute. EAME Medal, 3 campaign stars. He was in four of these - pick any four you like for a relaxing R&R tour. You may recognize some of the names. The list:
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March 27, 2019, 05:35 PM
Johnny 3eagles
Looks like he was in the 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division. No Mission too difficult, no sacrifice too great, Duty First. If you're going to be One, be a Big Red One!
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March 27, 2019, 06:21 PM
FN in MT
I hope that never leaves the Family and that family members can appreciate exactly WHAT he did and WHERE. Some serious medals there.
The 1911! OMG what a piece of history there. You are very fortunate.
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