WW2 US ARMY AIRBORNE 82nd DIV, 504 Th Group - Id ' D M42 Jacket & Pants, IKE More
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:53564315 | Featured Refinements: WW2 Jacket |
| Original/Reproduction: Original | Modified Item: No |
| Conflict: WW II (1939-45) | Country/Region of Manufacture: United States |
WW2 US ARMY AIRBORNE IDENTIFIED GROUP - M42 JACKET , PANTS, GLOVES &; MORE! PAPERS &; AFFADAVIT ! FANTASTIC GROUP ! A True WW2 American Hero! Robert L. Taylor , Tech Sgt. 82nd Airborne Division , 504 Parachute Infantry served as a Intelligence Non Commissioned Officer in a Parachute Infantry Regiment. He was a scout that made recon patrols behind enemy lines to get info on enemy strength, installations and activities. He and Private Bachenheimer would often go behind enemy line...s and join in on German chow lines and visit with the German soldiers to gain info. The later became quite famous by running a Dutch underground unit in Nijmegan. He made combat parachute jumps into Sicily, Italy and Holland (a Bridge to Far) . He made assault landings on Anzio and fought in North Africa, France, Belgium (the Battle of the Bulge) and Germany. He and his unit saw action in all the Major Battles of the the European Theater. He was awarded a Combat Infantryman Badge, Purple Heart and was given a Citation for Gallantry in Action by Major General Ridgway in Italy (a copy of which is included in the sale. We are proud to offer this group which includes a M42 Jump Jacket and pants, IKE Jacket, leather gloves, a jeep hat, belt and copies of 2 photos, the Citation, Parachute School , Enlisted record and report of separation and Separation and Qualification Record. Plus the 82 nd Division offical History of WW2 service, A notarized affidavit from the consignor documenting the purchase of this historic grouping .
