u/Suspicious_Pay3664

A few photos found in my grandfathers stack of Vietnam war leftovers, he didn't speak much about the war except a few stories that painted a very stacked and busy deployment.

1st photo.

My grandfather (Far left.) Standing next to a LRRP Ranger assigned with the 101st, My grandfather often flew dustoff for them and was good friends with a few Rangers, I was told of stories by him of parties with them and a few dinners with SOG, although he rarely spoke of SOG and avoided all questions about them.

Last two are him inspecting a round through the plexiglass window and a photo of his helicopter.

The final picture is his "Party Jacket." With the in country made patch sewn onto their breastpocket.

Decided to show off some of my Grandfather's battle jackets that I wear 😂

Hello, I know this isn't considered super "Western wear." By some of the more western wear obsessed individuals but these are definitely the most unique (And my only lace ups, as all I really collect and wear are cowboy boots) Cowboyish pair I've got! From what I was told this was a limited run style, and probably my favorite pair for when I need to dress a bit more urban, and these rock really well with a pearl snap.

Hello reddit, some more pieces to Kenneths story have been discovered!

His mom was apparently assisting the unit he was in, and a photo of Kenneth side by side with younger Kenneth!

Link to the previous post is here

https://www.reddit.com/r/ww2/s/boNzlZ5D2h

Hello everybody of reddit, a month ago I acquired a very interesting piece of history from a man who served with the 1st Marine division (I have posted full details in r/ww2 ) as we have identified him it has come to my attention that before it was passed onto my lap by sale that two racks of ribbons were taken out, would love some help, and of course here is two photos of the rack thats in the case and what's in the picture!

Edit:

check the second photo its what I need help with, 1st is just to show what I've got so far!

SOLVED (somewhat.)

thank you! u/Ryan

u/Der_Ost_Front

ID'd as:

PFC Kenneth M Stevens.

325 - 459

HQ Co, 2nd Bn, 5th Marines 1st Marine division, FMF

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/177691654/kenneth-m-stevens
Some medals and ribbons listed

OVERSEAS RIBBON SERVICE RIBBON Usmc Occupation ribbon
AMBottom row NAVY AND MARINE CORPS ribbon

Victory medal
American campaign medal
USMC occupation medal

And of course. What has me curious is a Combat Action ribbon, definitely will dig for more but consider this solved. I'll update if I can find which islands he was on, Thanks reddit, and of course Ryan, who did all the work.

Background for context!

Acquired from a fellow history buff who was sold this for 20 bucks by distant relatives, plans on restoration and to get that 1st Marine patch swapped for an original are in the works, Also figuring out what exact islands he was on is in the works

(No, I am not looking to send this back to the family, as I was made aware he does not have any close relatives, and with how it ended up in my collection I don't trust it not to be sold off.)

if any gain additional info let me know in the comments! anything helps :)

Came acrossed this post selling this really nice vintage 1984 Bergamot Brass Works Western buckle with a unique color in what looks like resin, the belt itself was not included as I managed to get them down in price and seperate the buckle from the belt (Didn't like the belt.)

It comes in hopefully next friday, but what do you guys think? I love vintage buckles and haven't been able to find one in this good of condition.

(will definitely update with some photos paired with the ferrell pearl snap I just picked up but for now we must wait..)