WWII ARMY SOLDIER 25 YEAR CAREER DIARIES PHOTOS AWARDS HISTORICAL GROUPING

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WWII ARMY SOLDIER 25 YEAR CAREER DIARIES PHOTOS AWARDS HISTORICAL GROUPING
♦This offering is presented with dignity, respect, and honor for the military soldier who dedicated his life to serving in the United States Army♦
This collection of military memorabilia belonged to a WWII soldier named Oliver.  With respect to any of his family members, his last name will be kept private throughout all descriptions and photos in this listing.  His military career started in the 1940's through WWII/Korean War/Vietnam.  Please take time to review all the listing photos and
descriptions
.  All the items listed are in my
possession
and I will be happy to answer any questions.
Please Note: Everything presented is
authentically
original and the buyer will have sole rights to its use.  Photo Copying is prohibited therefore
returns will not be accepted.
♦
7 Journals by Oliver
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Entirely hand-written
on both sides of each page
.  Oliver was very detailed in recording how he spent his days at camp.  You will follow his routines from sun-up to sundown and everything in-between (I mean everything!).  Oliver dated the covers of the diaries.  They are mainly from the 1940's during his time in Camp Shelby/Fort Benning/Camp Blanding.  I have read many of the pages and although these journals are pre-combat, they are a historical and heartfelt read.  He does mention things like getting new gas masks and knowing they were a sign that it was getting close for what's to come. He mentioned bombers flying overhead etc.  Each journal measures 9" x 6" and contains approx. 36 pages each.
1954 Department of the Army Hand to Hand Combat Book
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FM21-150 Department of the Army Field Manual.  Soft Cover book, 191 pages, black and white illustrations.  Book cover shows some wear and small cut.
17 Military Life Photos
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Lt. Bushes Platoon (Oliver is identified with an 'X" on the photo), Pit Sgt. Weapons, 1941 Blanding, FL.  Small snapshots have writing on the back and include a big gator near Blanding, soldiers eating watermelon, Municipal swimming pool, soldier bathing with clothes drying on a line.
Hand Made Retirement Framed Memento
- "The Salvageable Remains of a Retiring CW2".  It reads: Silver from his hair, Gold from his teeth, Lead from his ass, Gas from his stomach.  *The lead should be much larger from proper proportioning.   8" x 10" entirely hand drawn.  Pieces of metal are attached
humorously
signifying
all of the salvageable remains.
4
3 Infantry Division Hard Bound Book published by Turner Publishing copyright 1994
.
Oliver is in a photo, page 26.  The photo is from Camp Shelby and he wrote "me" on the photo.  The book is in a yearbook type format.  Many black and white photos/army
memorabilia
. Book is in very good condition.
Original Framed Bronze Star Medal Certificate
(by executive order of the President of the United States) presented to Warrant Officer Oliver WO1 For Meritorious Achievement In Ground Operations Against Hostile Forces During The Period May 1966 to May 1967 In The Republic of Vietnam.  Certificate was presented on May 11th, 1967.  Frame measures 14" x 11".  Certificate is in very good condition and is framed behind glass.
Original Fort Benning Training Map
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Road Data 1947/Revised 1950. Sheet 4048 A.M.S Series.  2 sided map measures 28.5" x 22.5".  Overall good condition, slight staining and edge wear.  No major rips, tears, tape residue.
Weapons Platoon List
~  Hand typed and written list w/3 additional carbon copies.  Pages have edge wear, shadow marks from paper clips.
Japan Romances ~
Photos of women who only hoped to return to the U.S.A. w/Oliver.  One spoke of her upcoming "arranged" marriage that she did not want.  There are a hand-full of letters that were written in Japanese and then translated.  One letter as shown was translated on a Restricted Company "A" (Saseb, Kyushu) Report of the Hospital Activities.
Military Photos Non-Combat
~ collection of 24 photos mostly of Oliver and fellow soldiers.  Some have hand written notations on the back identifying who is in the photo and whereabouts.  One mentions "Me and a Jap whom I don't know, taken June 1950".  There is a marching photo where Oliver noted his place in line with an arrow above his head.  This collection includes the first photo pictured in this listing (1960's color photo, Oliver sleeping).
Maritime Golden Dragon Certificate & 2 Wallet Cards
~ Department of The Navy (MSTS) Military Sea Transportation Service.  Certificate measures 12" x 9" and is in very good condition.  The two wallet cards show normal wear, both belonging to Oliver.  He dated one card and stated the crossing being April 29, 1952.
3 Army Hats (One with military pin)
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Garrison Wool hats belonging to Oliver. Two still retain the manufacturer tags dated 1950's.  One merit pin still attached.  There are no tears, holes, or restorations.
Original Panoramic Group Photo w/replicated flag
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Oliver is front and center in this Camp Edwards 1948 photo.  I believe the flag was purchased after Oliver's retirement as a personal remembrance.  Flags such as these can be customized and purchased from a few on-line retailers.  This flag retails new for 9.00.  Referred to as a Guidon, the flag is a military standard that is carried to signify unit designation, branch/corps affiliation or the title of the individual who carries it.  Flag measures 29" x 20", made of nylon with embroidered (sewn on)  symbols and is in excellent/like new condition.  Panoramic photo has been stored rolled, it has some creases but overall it is in very good condition.  Measures 18" x 8".
Original Aerial Photo of Florida's Camp Blanding
~ Black & White glossy photo measuring 20" x 12" with view of Camp Blanding, Florida.  Kingsley Lake in center.  Copyright date 1941.  Photo has been stored rolled, there are a few creases.  No rips, tears, or repairs.
Collection of 45 Personal Photos
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Snapshots of Oliver's hometown girlfriends, wife, family.
Large Military Duffle Bag
~ Army green waterproof bag with pull-string closure.  Oliver's last name is written on it in black.  Bag has a few small, 1/2 tears/some spotting but remains in good shape.
Original Map of Korea & Japan
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Measuring 27" x 20", double sided.  Issued by Military Sea Transportation.  Copyright Geographia Map Co.  Map is in good condition, there are a few crease tears and edge wear.
Good Conduct Boxed Medal & Pin
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Medal is in original box, box label is dated 1944.  Another pin was found in the box along with two extra pieces of ribbon.
Misc. Documents
~ 5 - Camp Mower NCO Dugout Club Cards dated 1950 w/Oliver's full name on back.  Signature authorization card representing the Supply Officer approval for major equipment, armoment parts, tools, and equipment.  3 - Soldier Permanent Pass Class A, 1950, issued to Oliver.  Motor Vehicle Operator's Permit for cars/cargo trucks dated 1950 issued to Oliver.  PX issued YEN conversion card.  Small pocket notebook with misc. notations by Oliver.  Poem hand typed and created by a Transportation Officer Advanced Course (TOAC) titled "Davey Crockett & Logex, signed The Point Of The Bayonet, TOAC #8.
Special Orders From Headquarters Transportation School 1954 Fort Eustis, VA
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two separate documents both mentioning Sgt. Oliver.  Hand typed with carbon copy of each.  Paper is fragile and one is torn as shown.  Many names and numbers with official signature.
Japanese Archery Medal & Coin
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Medal depicts an man with a bow and arrow.  Both items were found with Oliver's belongings.
This collection has been in storage for many years and paper has developed a slight musty odor.  We are working on reducing it without causing any harm to the documents.
Collection will be shipped Fed Ex ground and insured for the full selling price.  Thank you for considering this memorable collection.
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