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I would just like to share some more items that were in the duffle bag my father returned with from WW II.
Hope you enjoy them.
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Thanks for sharing these items. Big fan of WWII veterans
Thank you very much pickingupbones, I appreciate it. We are losing our WW II vets too fast!
love these WWII clothing!!!!!:)
Thank you very much BELLIN68, ThriftyGypsy & bkdavis
Thank you very much PhilDavidAlexanderMorris
Looking at the shoulder patch your dad served in the Army Service Forces with came under the Army Ground Units. He also has 5 oversea stripe's for 2 1/2 years
oversea's
ttomtucker,
Thank you very much, your information is always very helpful and informative.
Thank you very much flyrr100
Thank you very much tlmbaran
Thank you very much michelleamieux & mrmajestic1
This items looks well kept for its age. I love it! Thank you, Packrat-place for sharing your special treasures of your father.