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MG Lindquist Uniform Jacket |
The
uniform jacket of Major General Roy E. Lindquist was on display at a gun
show in Birmingham, Alabama on the 12 October 2013. This and all
other photos courtesy of Rob Sickler, son of the late Robert Sickler, an
officer in Co D.
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The inside pocket has a label indicating that the uniform
was tailored expressly for the general by Becker Uniforms, Columbus,
GA. His initials, "R E L" appear over the pocket.
Also shown is a printed sheet showing that he was a West Point graduate,
class of 1930 as well as his date of death and that he was buried at
West Point Cemetery.
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His
decorations include (top to bottom and left to
right):
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Combat Infantryman Badge
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Row 1. Silver Star Ribbon and Legion of Merit with 1 OLC
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Row 2 Bronze Star Ribbon with two OLC, Purple
Heart, American Defense Service Medal with 1 Bronze Service Star Device
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Row 3 European-Africa-Middle East Campaign Ribbon,
American Campaign Ribbon, WW II Victory Ribbon, Army of Occupation
Ribbon
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Row 4 American Defense Service Ribbon, unknown
(foreign service?), French Croix de Guerre, unknown (foreign service?)
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Parachutist Badge
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The Army President Unit Citation is shown over the
tight-hand pocket in the first photo.
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