WW2 US Navy Naval Amphibious Forces Uniform – named – LST / Landing ships – Militair uniform

Nice 100% WW2 US Navy Jumper and pants of The Naval Amphibious Forces, both named to E. L. Hendrickson; he was a Petty Officer 1st class Machinist, and he was honorably discharged following WW2 as indicated by the ruptured duck patch. Thee Naval Amphibious forces were key in naval landings including D-Day; see history blow. I have not done any more research on him due to time constraints. Overall a very nice and rare uniform of an invasion related unit. Please see attached photo's for an important own impression; they are part of the description. A very nice and 100% original unifor set, named, that performed the iconic invasion logistics during key operations in WW2! History of the The Naval Amphibious Forces The Naval Amphibious Forces were responsible for transporting soldiers and Marines to shore, often under heavy enemy fire. They were instrumental in the Pacific Theater of World War II, enabling US forces to land at Leyte Gulf, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa, among many others. The Naval Amphibious Forces insignia was authorized in June 1944 to be worn by enlisted personnel who either:Completed training in amphibious warfare at bases of the Amphibious Training CommandWere on duty with scouts and... lees verder bij Catawiki