WWII, UNIFORM, 110th INF. 28TH DIV. BATTLE OF THE BULGE, MEDALS, NAMED

Description: WWII, UNIFORM, 110th INF. 28TH DIV. BATTLE OF THE BULGE, MEDALS, NAMED This grouping came to us directly from the family estate. Staff Sergeant Clyde Burton Tucker. C Company, 110th Infantry, 8th Corps, 3rd Army.Service Number: 33905832 Date of Birth: 29 July 1920 Date of Death: 27 February 2003 Enlisted: U.S. Army, 12 July 1944. Jacket:Size: 38L Markings: S/SGT. Tucker 33-905-832 Quartermaster tag is intact and dated: 5/10/44 Overseas StripesCondition: Very Good! No signs of mothing, rips. There is a white stain on the backside, left shoulder blade area. (See images)Collar Brass:U.S. 110: Screw backCrossed Rifles, Enlisted: Screw backDistinctive Unit Insignia (DUI’s): 110th Infantry Regiment, Clutch backs Expert Infantryman Badge: Pin back Sterling Expert Marksmanship Badge, with Rifle Bar: Pin back, SterlingRibbons:Bronze Star Good Conduct American Defense Campaign European–African–Middle Eastern Campaign with 4 bronze campaign stars. There is a stain on the ribbon drape. Asiatic Pacific Campaign WWII Victory Patches:8th Army Corp 28th Pennsylvania Keystone Division Honorable Discharge Bevo patch (Rubber Duck) Staff Sergeant Chevrons on wool Trousers:Size: Waist-33; Length-33 Markings: Assorted Markings Belt: Web Belt with brass buckle Condition: Overall good condition. The stitching has come loose on the back of the upper seam. Shirt: Patches:28th Pennsylvania Keystone Division Staff Sergeant Chevrons Markings: Just below the inside of the collar there are faint markings. Appears to be Service Number: 33905832. The number “69” is stamped on the inside of the collar.Overseas Cap:Size: Unmarked Distinctive Unit Insignia (DUI): 110th Infantry Regiment, Clutch back Leather Sweatband: Supple leather. The stitching has come loose on the sweatband near the front of the cap. There is a small moth nip near the back of the cap near the peak. Markings: None to be found. Condition: Very Good. Neck Tie:WWII Vintage Medals:Bronze Star Medal Good Conduct Medal American Defense Campaign Medal European–African–Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 4 Bronze Campaign Stars Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal WWII Victory Medal Other:Research documentation Tuckers National World War II Memorial 2003 Charter Membership Card C Company, 110th Infantry, part of the 8th Corps within the 3rd Army, played a significant role in the Battle of the Bulge, particularly known for their fierce defensive stand against overwhelming German forces in the Ardennes region, holding a critical section of the front line and preventing a major German breakthrough by sacrificing themselves to buy time for other Allied units to reinforce key positions like Bastogne. Key points about C Company, 110th Infantry in the Battle of the Bulge: Central location:The 110th Infantry Regiment, including C Company, held the center of the 28th Infantry Division's line, directly facing the main German offensive axis. Heavy fighting:Due to their position, C Company and the 110th Infantry endured intense combat against numerically superior German forces, including tanks and infantry. Defensive stand:Despite being heavily outnumbered, the 110th Infantry, including C Company, managed to delay the German advance, buying crucial time for the reinforcement of other Allied unit. Significance of the 28th Infantry Division: The 28th Infantry Division, which C Company belonged to, is often credited with playing a vital role in stemming the German offensive in the early stages of the Battle of the Bulge. There is some weight to this grouping. This will be shipped via UPS, United Parcel Service. International Buyers Please Note: We do not ship outside of the United States! In addition, we will not ship to third party shippers or other shipping hubs such as Ebay International Shipping" (EIS), EIS 110 INTERNATIONALE BLVD, GLENDALE HEIGHTS IL 60139-2080. If you place a bid, or make a purchase, we will cancel your bid, or cancel your purchase!

Price: 500 USD

Location: Fort Knox, Kentucky

End Time: 2024-12-01T14:17:39.000Z

Shipping Cost: 30 USD