Need help identifying these please

[mbounds]

Lonny B: The Korean War was/is often referred to as the Forgotten War. In the mid 50's, the American economy was booming and America's attention was elsewhere while the the war and returning veterans of the Korean conflict were mostly just ignored. Still are, for that matter. For instance, how many Korean War Armistice celebrations have you ever been to or heard of?? If his memory is jogged, your Uncle just might be pleased to finally be remembered.

Myron B

 

[mbounds]

Lonny B: to clarify some mis-information from across the street:

Korean War Enlisted Military pay Grades:

Recruit = E1 (no insignia)
Private = E2 (no insignia) Achieved upon Completion of Basic Training.
Private First Class = E3. Single chevron insignia as on your Uncle's uniform jacket, AKA by the GI"s as a 'mosquito wing'. PFC was a promotion usually given good soldiers around the 18 month service point in those days. That correlates with a draftee getting the good conduct medal(ribbon) and promoted to Private First Class (PFC) with 2 six mnonth periods (a year) of combat service and coming home for discharge after his 2 year term of drafted service was over.

Myron B

 

[kmcconaughey]

Lonny, great find! A big

to you, Frank, Myron, Charlie and Ron.

 

[lbuttke]

Well I looked over the jacket, shirt, pants and hat and the only numbers I could find are on the waisteband of the pants, collar of the shirt and a tage in the pocket of the jacket, none on the hat.
None of the numbers match up, so my guess is this uniform must have been purchased new and never worn by my Uncle.
I hope he enjoys seeing it again.

 

[kide]

Lonny:
Tell your Uncle "Thank You" for being there for the US of A. I have a neighbor that was there, I'll tell him tonight about your find...

 

[mbounds]

Lonny B: Get you local VFW on your Uncle's case!! Here is what my local VFW Post is doing!!

KOREAN WAR ARMISTICE OBSERVANCE BREAKFAST

The Korean War began on June 25th, 1950 and the Armistice was signed on July 27th, 1953. During the Korean War United States Casualties were 54,229 killed in action, 103,248 wounded, and 8,142 missing in action. In observance of the Armistice and in honor of those who served, Shelby County Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars and its Ladies Auxiliary will host a free pancake breakfast for all citizens at the post home, 617 Highway 96 N from 9 am to 11 am, Saturday, July 24, 2010. Charles and Judy Delaney will provide patriotic musical entertainment and there will be a free drawing for a Korean War Commemorative baseball cap. Bring your appetite and join us as we “Keep the Fire of Patriotism” alive in Shelby County, Texas.

Myron B
CCSupplyRoom

 

[rthomley]

Lonnie, any update on your Uncle? Did he remember any thing about the uniform?
Give him a BIG Thank You from all us fellow Veterans.

 

[lbuttke]

Have not gone to see my uncle Vic yet, still waiteing on the cleaning of the uniform.

 

[jbaker]

I bought this slicer at a yard sale does anyone know who made this?? I only found a corner of a sticker and it reads ----Wilmington

 

[digger]

Jeff B.
Tomato/taaaamaato/onion slicer.
Duuno the maker.

 

[jbaker]

It also did a potato up preety good..real curuous about the maker,, it is a well built slicer.

 

[cmwkrill]

Anything about the uniform yet? Not to be nosy, just interested. is all.

 

[thoffman]

Is that a Popeal Veg-o-matic?

 

[lbuttke]

Sad to say but Uncle Victor passes away in the fall of 2010, I had his uniform cleaned, pressed and presented it to him in mid August.
Saddly he did not remember or care to recall his time in the service, I am not sure which, and told me to get rid of the blasted thing.
Which I took as to mean he had no fond memories and did not care to relive them.
So I took his uniform back home with me and it now sits in a box at my home, someday I plan to take it to the local historical place and donate it along with the information I have been slowly gathering on my great-great-great grandfather Lansing A Wilcox, last Civil War veteran of Wisconsin.
http://books.google.com/books?id=aje1dG8ANAUC&pg=PA128&lpg=PA128&dq=Wisconsin's

 

[cmwkrill]

Well, shoot.. I'm sorry to hear that, Lonny.. You done good, though..

 

[jbaker]

no Tom i dont think so but would still like any input on this.

 

[thoffman]

Just joking

 

[mhomrighausen]

Good Morning, All. I'm finally starting to work slowly on my Pow'r Pup garden tractor. I've found a period correct Briggs engine only I can't seem to find a way to cross refeence the SEARS belt number.... The number is 9A1630 and I've tried Google and BING searches to no avail. I've even tried a couple of automotive stores with no luck. I just don't want to play a guessing game and waste money trying different lengths. So, my question is... Does anyone have an old belt cross reference book or know of a way to get close without having to purchase a dozen belts? Thank You for your assistance.

Off to work so everyone have a wonderful day.

 

[lhinds]

Marlin I usually take a piece of 1/4 rope (for3/8 belt) and put around the pulleys. Mark and measure the length from that.

 

[dschwandt]

V belts re usually measured around the outside (widest part) of the belt. They are turned inside out and stretched taut on a belt measure tool. Any garage or auto parts store should have one. Do you have an old belt to gauge from?

Or like Luther said, that will get you in the ball park. If there is an idler pulley involved it may take more hands than you have.

Building your adaptor will be no problem Marlin. Just give me some time. Been working 12 Hr days here myself and this will last through planting season.
My new saw should be here Monday!!