This is an interesting item from the Stalin-era. It is a lithograph from an original pencil drawing by a Russian soldier who witnessed this event. I showed it to my good buddy Max, who reminded me that not all Russian soldiers were peasants...they were also artists, poets, and intellectuals, just like our own "Citizen Soldiers."
Hello everyone, I picked this little item up at a yard sale yesterday. The owner was a lady who said it belonged to her EX-husband who was about 60 years of age. She believed it to be Army, but didn't know for sure.
It was in a box full of junk, I looked for the eating utensils, but didn't find them. It has a very frayed tag that says "Camp Kit USA" and little pockets inside.
Received this from a friend. Thought it would be a very nice thing to do. So please fly your flag on 9-11. I know we will!
THE PROGRAM IS THIS:
On Monday, September 11th, 2006, an American flag should be displayed outside every home, apartment, office, and store in the United States.
Every individual should make it their duty to display an American flag on this fifth anniversary of our country's worst tragedy. We do this in honor of those who lost their lives on 9/11, their families, friends and loved ones who continue to endure the pain, and those who today are fighting at home and abroad to preserve our cherished freedoms.
In the days, weeks and months following 9/11, our country was bathed in American flags as citizens mourned the incredible losses and stood shoulder-to-shoulder against terrorism. Sadly, those flags have all but disappeared. Our patriotism pulled us through some tough times and it shouldn't take another attack to galvanize us in solidarity. Our American flag is the fabric of our country and together we can prevail over terrorism of all kinds.
Fly an American flag of any size on 9/11. Honestly, Americans should fly the flag year-round, but if you don't, then at least make it a priority on this day.
Thank you for your participation. God Bless You and God Bless America.
comments: I am trying to find information on my Dad's engineering unit. It was #1377, which is displayed on a pennet in a group picture. Please tell me how to become a member of your site so I can ask some questions. Thank you,
Louise Hamilton
I wrote to her and informed her while I could not any information on the Net, I did find a reference to the 1377th. It would appear that this unit was the 1377th Engineer Petroleum Distribution Company. I have scanned three pages from my War Against Germany book. The info can be viewed in a PDF file.
I also sent her all the suggestions that I normally give everyone performing research on their loved ones' unit.
DD
