Paul R Posted October 18, 2008 Author Share Posted October 18, 2008 Thanks for the kind remarks!! I really do appreciate it.I will start posting a selection of items from my great grandfather, who was a member of Army Ambulance Company 125, 107th San(?) Train.He served most of his time in France. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul R Posted October 18, 2008 Author Share Posted October 18, 2008 This is his Aid bag, complete with name and unit. Does anyone have any information on the unit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul R Posted October 18, 2008 Author Share Posted October 18, 2008 His armband Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul R Posted October 18, 2008 Author Share Posted October 18, 2008 A group photo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul R Posted October 18, 2008 Author Share Posted October 18, 2008 Shaving kit, engraved. I think that one of the emblems is for the Army Corps of Engineers and am assuming that the other is for the Army Ambulance Corps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul R Posted October 18, 2008 Author Share Posted October 18, 2008 Some buckles he picked up... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul R Posted October 18, 2008 Author Share Posted October 18, 2008 Some coins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul R Posted October 18, 2008 Author Share Posted October 18, 2008 Some French and German buttons. There is still some thread wrapped around the back of the French button! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul R Posted October 18, 2008 Author Share Posted October 18, 2008 First Aid Kit, vehicular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul R Posted October 18, 2008 Author Share Posted October 18, 2008 Remove the kit from the cloth cover and it is still MINT! All contents are present too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul R Posted October 18, 2008 Author Share Posted October 18, 2008 German liquor flask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul R Posted October 18, 2008 Author Share Posted October 18, 2008 Close up of the face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul R Posted October 18, 2008 Author Share Posted October 18, 2008 He had 100s of post cards and photos. I will share some of the more interesting with you. CAUTION... some are graphic.I will start off with some armor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul R Posted October 18, 2008 Author Share Posted October 18, 2008 Next one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul R Posted October 18, 2008 Author Share Posted October 18, 2008 Some Allied tanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul R Posted October 18, 2008 Author Share Posted October 18, 2008 Just because it is made of steel does not mean that it is "bullet proof". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul R Posted October 18, 2008 Author Share Posted October 18, 2008 One of millions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul R Posted October 18, 2008 Author Share Posted October 18, 2008 Next few pertain to aircraft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 What a wonderful collection of family items. Something to really treasure.All the bestSnoopy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul R Posted October 18, 2008 Author Share Posted October 18, 2008 Next Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul R Posted October 18, 2008 Author Share Posted October 18, 2008 Barrage balloon being shot down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul R Posted October 18, 2008 Author Share Posted October 18, 2008 Germans capturing an allied tank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul R Posted October 18, 2008 Author Share Posted October 18, 2008 American Red Cross Volunteers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul R Posted October 18, 2008 Author Share Posted October 18, 2008 10 days after Armistice Day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul R Posted October 18, 2008 Author Share Posted October 18, 2008 Final piece for now...It looks like he might have met someone from Australia ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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