Hi folks, A friend of mine was cleaning out the basement and offered me an Ike jacket that belonged to his father. He has two but the one in question was damaged in a basement flood. He has photos as well but knows very little about his father’s service time. I would appreciate any help in providing more details to the son. Here is the first photo I received. His father was in in artillery unit that served in Africa and Italy. Curiously, this photo caption claims it depicts the first American flag raised by a C.A. outfit (Coastal Artillery?) in Africa in December 1942. More photos on the way. NH

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