A rare identified WW2 USMC uniform from a veteran of the 1st Marine Division, preserved with extensive accompanying documentation. This grouping includes the veteran’s dog tags, multiple information pages, and personal service records, providing a vivid historical context for the uniform.
Key Features
Branch & Unit: United States Marine Corps, 1st Division
Contents: Complete uniform, dog tags, and numerous service/identification documents
Condition: Uniform in excellent display condition; documents well-preserved
Provenance: Directly tied to a verified veteran, including a 40-minute interview archived in the Library of Congress
Collector’s Analysis
Historical Value: The combination of an identified uniform with original papers and personal dog tags is extremely desirable, especially for 1st Division Marine collectors.
Research Potential: The attached service pages and Library of Congress interview allow in-depth study of the veteran’s service, making this an invaluable reference piece.
Display Potential: The grouping is fully display-ready and tells a complete story of the Marine’s service from enlistment through WW2 action.
Historical Context
The 1st Marine Division saw extensive combat in the Pacific Theater, participating in pivotal campaigns such as Guadalcanal, Cape Gloucester, Peleliu, and Okinawa.
Identified uniforms with complete documentation are rare, as many were dispersed after the war, making this grouping a standout example of preserved Marine Corps history.
