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Papered AC44 P38 Grouping

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This is one of the coolest groupings I own, very lucky to be its steward. This is a direct relative purchase. I have very few groupings with photos of the soldier that brought them back, so it is very special when I find one. Sgt Menefee was part of the 268th Signal Heavy Construction Company. I believe this was part of the XV Corps, who were attached to the First, Third and Seventh Armies depending on the date. The Sgt was awarded a Bronze star and interestingly his citation was not for a single event, but rather multiple events under fire. The Bronze Star citation has the seal of the XV Corps embossed. He was also awarded 5 battle stars for participation in the following campaigns: Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland, and Central Germany. He was drafted and enlisted in November of 1941, so he served the entirety of the US involvement in the war. Pistol is a full rig, AC44 A block with 44 dated holster, pistol and 2 correct Walther magazines. I am guessing that this is exactly as issued to whoever he got it from. Grouping includes his bronze star and good conduct medal. There is also a chrome parade bayonet. I think I am going to send this info in to golden arrow and see if I can learn more about his service. Thanks for looking! Also, please ignore the glare from the lamination. The family did this to preserve his documents. I considered removing them, but the risk of damage is too great.
 

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Here are the pictures of S/Sgt Menefee. He passed in 2011. He was from VA.
 

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Stunning grouping Ty!! That’s real history. And that holster! Pebbled and just drapes over the spare mag. Love it.
 
Exceptional set Ty. Proud serviceman and hero. For him to have received a Bronze Star for his effort and service says much. It's also important that this grouping is kept together as it is history and a soldier's service that is otherwise forgotten.
 
Thanks guys, hopefully I can dig up more information on his service. This is one of those I walk into my gun room and look at am just speechless. What a cool hobby that we can combine firearms and history like this.
 
That is my favorite of your groupings. Very impressive. Not many Enlisted African Americans were so decorated. Very cool.
 

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