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Do you have a box/s of military treasures that you would run into a burning house to save? What do you have in there and why is it significant? Most importantly, does everybody else know the significance? You see it all the time. Someone inherits something in grandma and grandpa's attic and it looks cool, but you don't know the whole story behind it. What is in YOUR box?
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I used to have my grandfathers Cav "bible" not really a bible it was rules to be in the Cav. Gotta remember my dad was in WWII, so it was pretty old. I "did" have my dad's purple heart in a frame.
Every childhood and military "treasure" is right up here (pointing to head). In 1999 there was a fire that destroyed virtually every single item I, wife and children had. 4 years later, divorce took what was left. 2007 my father passed away, living in a home he built on a small lake, with material he purchased from a WWII surplus building off of Ft Lewis for a dollar, used that material to build the house.
My brother, and my sister and I grew up in the house. Before the divorce my dad had me as the executor of the estate. There was a trust and the lake front property was to remain in the family, with equal shares to everyone children and grandchildren alive to share. What average working person can afford waterfront property anymore?. Here it is, enjoy.
During my divorce, my dad took me out of the will solely because if you know the WA State court system; anyway he didn't want my ex getting my future asset. Guess he forgot to put me back in later.
Ended up, sisters daughter who wasn't even 20, got my dads home in a will, my sister was living in the home with her husband daughter and son, taking care of dad for his last 11+ years. There was a convenient clause that she could live there as long as she wanted. No mention of anyone else, the trust had been dissolved. Two years later her daughter was killed in a hiking accident. They had yet to probate dad's estate and here the person that was awarded everything in his will that was probably manipulated, is dead.
My sister couldn't live there anymore for the memories. But the place had already been condemned by the county for the trash, debris, and junk cars that was created by my sister and her husband, not dad; and unlivable home. Roof leaked, they kept replacing the blue tarps.. One bedrooms roof caved in, all they did was board up the doorway.
She found a cash buyer, who said, take what you want I'll clean it up. So They did, the guy brought in three excavators, load after load was hauled off for over a week.
Sister and her husband bought a home, and go to Wendover, NV monthly where the Peppermill Casino is. Dad used to frequent there, as my cousin (mothers sisters kid) works in management.
Recently I retrieved a 2nd place swimming trophy my sister found at my dads as they were moving out. From the Ft Eustis, VA swim team I was on in 1971 for a while. It was my second place 100 meters freestyle; 61.96 seconds. I had a first at 59.54, somewhere. Out of 6 actual 1st place wins, and 3 second places, I let dad have a couple, a first and this second place. Since they were actually made out of real material I wonder if I was sold or simply thrown away. So I guess I have to retract the first statement.
I'm Now out in real life making more memories.
Every childhood and military "treasure" is right up here (pointing to head). In 1999 there was a fire that destroyed virtually every single item I, wife and children had. 4 years later, divorce took what was left. 2007 my father passed away, living in a home he built on a small lake, with material he purchased from a WWII surplus building off of Ft Lewis for a dollar, used that material to build the house.
My brother, and my sister and I grew up in the house. Before the divorce my dad had me as the executor of the estate. There was a trust and the lake front property was to remain in the family, with equal shares to everyone children and grandchildren alive to share. What average working person can afford waterfront property anymore?. Here it is, enjoy.
During my divorce, my dad took me out of the will solely because if you know the WA State court system; anyway he didn't want my ex getting my future asset. Guess he forgot to put me back in later.
Ended up, sisters daughter who wasn't even 20, got my dads home in a will, my sister was living in the home with her husband daughter and son, taking care of dad for his last 11+ years. There was a convenient clause that she could live there as long as she wanted. No mention of anyone else, the trust had been dissolved. Two years later her daughter was killed in a hiking accident. They had yet to probate dad's estate and here the person that was awarded everything in his will that was probably manipulated, is dead.
My sister couldn't live there anymore for the memories. But the place had already been condemned by the county for the trash, debris, and junk cars that was created by my sister and her husband, not dad; and unlivable home. Roof leaked, they kept replacing the blue tarps.. One bedrooms roof caved in, all they did was board up the doorway.
She found a cash buyer, who said, take what you want I'll clean it up. So They did, the guy brought in three excavators, load after load was hauled off for over a week.
Sister and her husband bought a home, and go to Wendover, NV monthly where the Peppermill Casino is. Dad used to frequent there, as my cousin (mothers sisters kid) works in management.
Recently I retrieved a 2nd place swimming trophy my sister found at my dads as they were moving out. From the Ft Eustis, VA swim team I was on in 1971 for a while. It was my second place 100 meters freestyle; 61.96 seconds. I had a first at 59.54, somewhere. Out of 6 actual 1st place wins, and 3 second places, I let dad have a couple, a first and this second place. Since they were actually made out of real material I wonder if I was sold or simply thrown away. So I guess I have to retract the first statement.
I'm Now out in real life making more memories.
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SFC Mark Merino
Priceless memories. Thanks for sharing this awesome story. Greatest Generation Respect!
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I was handed down a grandpas bible that was said to be given in the 1918 war to the soldiers a bible with a brass cover and that the soldiers were told to carry it in their pocket to help protect their hearts. IF anyone nos any more information about this bible I would love to hear about it. I also have my year book from Fort McClellan , my platoon picture one of them of me in year book was tearing down the M16 in 1978. my badges from 1978 and dog tags. Also was wondering if they still call the year books for womens training wac or was this the last year of the palas of Athena and word WACS because it was 1978 when they made the changes.
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SFC Mark Merino The pension, medical benefit, and VA benefits when I retire. Why is it significant? Because my family's life and my life depend on it.
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SFC Mark Merino
I hear you brother! I am terrified that I am 100% dependent on the government for my welfare at the moment.
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SFC Mark Merino I know how you feel. That's why I am also investing on TSP and other investment vehicle.
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My Dad's Shadow Box. 28 years US Army. WW2 (China, Burma, India), Korea, VN. I put the box together for him and gave it to him for Christmas 1986.
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SFC Mark Merino
Greatest Generation RESPECT! That was some nasty terrain to cover. He did the big 3 too. INCREDIBLE!
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CPT Keith Steinhurst
My 'box' is a small stack of awards (some repeats) in their respective presentation cases, and a couple of ziplock freezer bags: one with patches (OD green, DCU tan, ACU velcro, rank, branch (yes I am that old), etc.), one with brass, and one for other stuck (BCGs, pro-mask inserts, earplugs, etc.). My father has a collection in like manner, but has his medals framed and on a wall in the garage, has his uncle's decorations (WWII) framed as well . . .
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My treasures include some of my Dad's WW2 (87th Mt Inf. 10th Mt Div) uniform brass, his pre-WW2 spurs, & his WW2 knife (was once a bayonet). Also, his only NAZI war trophy, a small NAZI pennant for a car.
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Please excuse the pizza. This is a Replica but my wife thought enough of me and my love for the Corps to get me My NCO Sword
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I have a few things of my Father, Grandfather, 2 Great Uncles and my Great-Great Grandfather from the Civil War.
The Civil War print was give to every person who served that lived in New Jersey. Mark Greengrove, Co E, 8th Regiment NJ Volunteer Infantry. WIA at the Battle of Williamsburg and again at Gettysburg, on the second day, in The Wheatfield.
My Grandfather, Eugene Sands, WWI unit picture. Battery B, 2nd Trench Mortar Battalion. He was 10% disabled by a gas attack. Notice, no print. Gas was not considered worthy of being Wounded.
My Great Uncle Mark Greengrove, JR (Grandson of the Civil War) His WWI unit picture, Company D, 309th Infantry, 78th Infantry Division. Also a print, as he was WIA and the Army didn't give out Purple Hearts until 1927.
A picture of my Dads ship, the USS Midway, service from 1949-1953.
My Battalion Colors, given to me by the Soldiers, when I Commanded 3rd Battalion, 312th Regiment.
I have a WWII German bayonet that my Great Uncle Charles Wesley Sands brought home to my Dad. No picture.
The Civil War print was give to every person who served that lived in New Jersey. Mark Greengrove, Co E, 8th Regiment NJ Volunteer Infantry. WIA at the Battle of Williamsburg and again at Gettysburg, on the second day, in The Wheatfield.
My Grandfather, Eugene Sands, WWI unit picture. Battery B, 2nd Trench Mortar Battalion. He was 10% disabled by a gas attack. Notice, no print. Gas was not considered worthy of being Wounded.
My Great Uncle Mark Greengrove, JR (Grandson of the Civil War) His WWI unit picture, Company D, 309th Infantry, 78th Infantry Division. Also a print, as he was WIA and the Army didn't give out Purple Hearts until 1927.
A picture of my Dads ship, the USS Midway, service from 1949-1953.
My Battalion Colors, given to me by the Soldiers, when I Commanded 3rd Battalion, 312th Regiment.
I have a WWII German bayonet that my Great Uncle Charles Wesley Sands brought home to my Dad. No picture.
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This WWII field dressing stamped 1940. It was given to me by a German social worker who got it from a patient of hers.
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