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cszakolczai
03-06-2011, 23:21
I was with VII Corp Pathfinders out of Schwabisch Hall from 1983-1986 and we wore the VII Corp patch with an airborne tab. We used infantry blue flash on our beret and oval on our greens. The unit was attached to 11th CAG for administrative purposes and was disbanded in the late 80s. Although we were called a platoon, we really were the size of a squad with as few 10 and as many as 18. We had two teams: Alpha and Bravo and our leadership element was usually a 1st LT as the PL and a E-6 or E-7 as NCOIC. I was on Alpha the entire time with the unit. Another distinguished member of this board, CSM Perry D, was my first platoon SGT at the unit and could add additional info or background. Hope this helps.
I really appreciate the information sir. Definitely piecing together history much more thoroughly than any book I've read thus far. I really do appreciate it and it helped a lot.
You're very welcome and here is a photo showing part of the platoon in dress greens. Note the VII Corp patch with the airborne tab and the blue flash and oval. We used 11th CAG crest on the beret.
cszakolczai
03-10-2011, 22:32
You're very welcome and here is a photo showing part of the platoon in dress greens. Note the VII Corp patch with the airborne tab and the blue flash and oval. We used 11th CAG crest on the beret.
Thats great sir, I really do appreciate it. I'm going to save that picture for future reference.
I attached a picture of the ike just for reference. I have the jump wings as well... maybe one day I'll post up a picture of my mini museum.
Again I really appreciate the help from everyone.
Thats great sir, I really do appreciate it. I'm going to save that picture for future reference.
I attached a picture of the ike just for reference. I have the jump wings as well... maybe one day I'll post up a picture of my mini museum.
Again I really appreciate the help from everyone.
Very nice looking jacket.
It might be my eyes, but the SPC rank appears to be the Female version, as well as from the Class A's era. I think there was a different rank structure for the WWII/KOREA era timeframe.
Very nice looking jacket.
It might be my eyes, but the SPC rank appears to be the Female version, as well as from the Class A's era. I think there was a different rank structure for the WWII/KOREA era timeframe.
The smaller size chevron was worn by male enlisted until some time in the 60's then they went to the large size. The chevrons on the Ike jacket are correct for that time frame.
cszakolczai
03-11-2011, 23:10
Very nice looking jacket.
It might be my eyes, but the SPC rank appears to be the Female version, as well as from the Class A's era. I think there was a different rank structure for the WWII/KOREA era timeframe.
The smaller size chevron was worn by male enlisted until some time in the 60's then they went to the large size. The chevrons on the Ike jacket are correct for that time frame.
Thanks for the information gents, and thank you for the compliment Stras, and ArtR thanks for the information sir.
The jacket has all the german made insignia as well which is pretty interesting.
ArmyBrat1980
05-19-2021, 18:16
Hello gentlemen, my father was John Raybon. I was just wondering if any of you may have known him. He would have been in Bad Toelz around 75-78. My mother worked at or ran the rod + gun club (think it was called that). Thank you.
Hello gentlemen, my father was John Raybon. I was just wondering if any of you may have known him. He would have been in Bad Toelz around 75-78. My mother worked at or ran the rod + gun club (think it was called that). Thank you.
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