{"product_id":"original-u-s-wwii-operation-torch-allied-invasion-of-north-africa-invasion-and-red-cross-armband-set-with-my-life-in-the-service-diary-named-to-technician-5th-grade-samuel-w-dougan-military-police-battalion-evacuation-hospital-units","title":"Original U.S. WWII Operation Torch Allied Invasion of North Africa “Invasion” and Red Cross Armband Set With My Life In The Service Diary - Named to Technician 5th Grade Samuel W. Dougan, Military Police Battalion \/ Evacuation Hospital Units","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Items: Only One Set Available. This is a wondeful set that once belonged to Technician 5th Grade Samuel W. Dougan, who served with the 59th\/108th Evacuation Hospitals as well as the 204th Military Police Company of the 2629th MP Battalion. The lot consists of (3) items; \u003cstrong\u003e“Invasion” Armband, Red Cross Armband and a service diary that is filled with a vast amount of service information, including a “travel” timeline!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe American Flag Oilcloth armband was more commonly seen on the European Fronts, especially during the D-Day invasion of Normandy, France. This is the third type of Arm flag, which was printed as an armband on a kind of sturdy paper stock resembling wallpaper, called oilcloth. This is a semi-waterproof material also called \"lacquered cloth\" and \"American Cloth\". It has punch holes and originally came with two safety pins, both of which are not present. This armband actually has the location\/operation in which it was used written on the inside. It states that it was for the “\u003cstrong\u003eInvasion N. Africa \/ Nov. 1942 \/ Casablanca\u003c\/strong\u003e”. The armband is in wonderful condition with signs of faithful wear. The Red Cross armband does have Dougan’s name written on it and must have been worn during his time serving with the Evacuation Hospitals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLastly is the real “meat and potatoes” of the lot, a diary of service. The diary was presented by Dougan’s mother in Christmas of 1943. The first few pages are his service information, a newspaper clipping and an original photo of him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe key points from the diary are as follows:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIDENTIFICATION:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eName: Samuel W. Dougan\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRank: TECH FIFTH\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSerial Number: 16046104\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUnit: Evacuation Hospital\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSERVICE RECORD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRANSFERS AND CHANGES IN RANK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1610TH C.A.S.U: SEPT 1941 TO DEC 1941 (Camp Grant)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCASUAL DETACHMENT: DEC 1941 TO FEB 1942 (Ft. Sheridan)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1610TH C.A.S.U.: FEB 1942 TO OCT 1943 (Camp Grant)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eX2 TASK FORCE ‘A’: OCT 1942 TO OCT 1943: (Camp Grant \/ Camp Kilmer)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTASK FORCE WESTERN: OCT 1942 TO FEB 1943 (North Africa)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e204TH M.P. CO.: FEB 1943 TO APRIL 1943 (North Africa)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2629 M.P. BN: APR 1943 TO JUL 1943 (North Africa)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2629 M.P. BN.: JUL 1943 (North Africa)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2629 M.P. BN.: JUL 1943 TO SEPT 1943 (Sicily)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e59TH EVAC. HOSPITAL: SEPT 1943 TO JUNE 1944 (Sicily)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e59TH EVAC. HOSPITAL: JUNE 1944 TO AUG 1944 (Italy)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e59TH EVAC. HOSPITAL: AUG 1944 TO MAR 1945 (France)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e59TH EVAC. HOSPITAL: MAR 1945 TO SEPT 1945 (Germany)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCHANGES IN RANK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePRIVATE: SEPTEMBER 17,1941\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePVT. FIRST CLASS: OCTOBER 1, 1942\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTECH. FIFTH. GRD: APRIL 8, 1943\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther pages in the book consist of awards as well as sections for “My Buddies”, “Officers Met” and “Civilians Met”, all with ranks, names and addresses, a perfect source for further research.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lovely set that comes more than ready for further research and display. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41267491733573,"sku":"ONSV21WFD6","price":595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONSV21WFD6__1A.jpg?v=1718827113","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-wwii-operation-torch-allied-invasion-of-north-africa-invasion-and-red-cross-armband-set-with-my-life-in-the-service-diary-named-to-technician-5th-grade-samuel-w-dougan-military-police-battalion-evacuation-hospital-units","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}