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HANK'S STUFF

PRESENTED BY THE OFFICERS
OF THE FIFTH COMBAT SUPPORT TRAINING BRIGADE
TO THEIR COMMANDING OFFICER COL H E LEFEBVRE
IN RECOGNITION OF
HIS OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP AND GUIDANCE
DURING THE PERIOD JULY 1968 TO JULY 1969

Hank's Rifle
a Springfield 1903 and bayonet presented at his retirement by men of his command.  The weapon was made safe by plugging the barrel and removing the firing pin prior to the presentation.

It adorned the wall in Hank's home for the remainder of his life and undoubtedly was the source of great pride and fond memories.

The weapon set is now on display at the Camp Blanding museum.

Presentation Inscription
 was engraved on a chrome plate which accompanied the rifle.

The weapon and plate were mounted on a wooden wall hanging.
 

Hank's Hat
worn at various reunions showed his master parachutist wings with two combat stars.
   Pinned beside the wings were two  versions of the 508th Red Devil as well as a par of 82nd Airborne insignia and the Allied Airborne patch .
The hat has also been donated to the museum.

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