Description: DON'T HESITATE TO SEND OFFERS OR ASK QUESTIONS?????? 🎅🏻🎄🎅🏻FREE & FAST SHIPPING FOR THE HOLIDAYS!!!! COMES WITH FREE RESEARCH!!!!!!! GREAT STORY!!!!!! Lot Includes: -2 Original World War ll Second Pattern Dog tags (Edward W Harrison 36649424 T43 Blood Type:O Religion: Protestant) w/ silver rope link chain (made 1943) -1 Original World War ll Good Conduct Medal (w/ original backing and ribbon) -1 Original World War ll 5th Service Command Blue Patch (w/ white back) -1 Original World War ll wool Staff Sergeant (early World War ll period) -1 Illinois Firearm Owner’s Identification Card (named to Edward W Harrison) This is an original group of items from the Second World War that all belonged to Edward Winsdor Harrison who served with the 5th Service Command during World War ll. All items are original to the Second World War and are in great condition. In the grouping is a complete set of US Army Second Pattern dog tags from the Second World War. Second Pattern dog tags were the second style of dog tags out of the three produced during the war. This pattern was produced from July 3 1943 to March 1944 and included the First Name, Middle Initial, and Last Name. An 8-digit serial number, tetanus date shot, blood type, and religion. Dog tags acted as official identification of soldiers and were almost always worn around the necks of servicemen. In the field, they helped to identify the wounded and fallen. Dog tags continue to act as identification in our military today. The dog tags included in this lot come on a World War ll private purchase rope chain. The dog tags read “Edward W Harrison 36649424 T43 Blood Type:O Religion: Protestant Also included is a US Army Good Conduct Medal with its original ribbon and backing. This is a brand new medal and it was never worn as it has the original backing. The Good Conduct Medal was awarded for three years of Mr.Harrison’s honorable service. In the grouping, there is also a white back 5th Service Command patch from World War ll. The staff sergeant chevron is made from heavy wool indicating it’s an early war period chevron as later in the war materials were conserved resulting in lower quality chevrons. The lot also has a firearm owner identification card which is not from the Second World War but still belonged to Mr.Harrison.It is an Illinois firearms owner identification card and has his personal information on it. The owner of the dog tags and patches was Edward Winsdor Schollick Harrison. Edward was born on June 25, 1922, to William and Esther Harrison in Barrow in Furness, England, UK a town of heavy industry in the early 20th century. In 1925 at the age of 3 Edward and his family emigrated from England to the United States. Arriving at East Boston Immigration Station he and his family were not given citizenship rights. Edward and his family took a train to Chicago from Boston and his parents found work in Ridgewood, Illinois. Before the war, Edward worked at Stan Peerless Wallpaper in Joliet, Illinois. When the war broke out in 1941 Edward was still an English immigrant and not yet an American citizen. He registered in the draft in 1942 and being an immigrant with a lot of patriotism Edward Harrison enlisted in the United States Army in June 1943 at the age of 18. He was assigned the serial number 36649424 and he received his tetanus shot in 1943. Since Edward was an English immigrant who had still not received his naturalization papers he was not eligible for overseas duty. Due to the lack of liability if he was taken as a POW or killed. Edward was assigned to the 1560th Service Command Unit as part of the 5th Service Command. Stationed at Camp Atterbury, Indiana with the 5th Service Command he was responsible for the logistical support of troops, managing the supply, equipment, training, transportation, and overall administration of military units, including food, clothing, ammunition, medical services, and personnel records. Serving stateside throughout the war he was responsible for preparing troops before being sent off to fight in Europe and the Pacific. After the war ended on September 2, 1945, Edward stayed in the US Army as per the requirement for immigrants seeking US citizenship. In that year Edward applied for US naturalization. Receiving his naturalization papers in December of 1945, Edward continued his service until his enlistment ended. On March 31, 1946, Edward Winsdor Harrison was discharged from the United States Army at the rank of Staff Sergeant receiving the Good Conduct Medal for three years of honorable service, the American Campaign Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal. However, it is important to note that for much of Edward Harrison’s service, he was neither a British nor American citizen serving in the United States Army. After the war, he returned to Joliet, Illinois, and married Rachel Harrison. He was a gun enthusiast and enjoyed collecting weapons. On April 28, 2002, Edward Winston Schollick Harrison passed away at the age of 80 and was buried at Elmhurst Cemetery in Joliet, Illinois. All this information came from his family and was based on lots of research. As mentioned all items are in amazing condition despite being over 80 years old. This is an amazing group of items from the Second World War that show the story of an unlikely American immigrant hero who served his country honorably even though he wasn’t even a citizen with the 5th Service Command in the United States Army. This would make a great Christmas gift for any history buff this holiday season and a perfect addition to any collection.
Price: 95 USD
Location: Willowbrook, Illinois
End Time: 2025-02-14T04:18:52.000Z
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