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Large grouping to John Fink who served in the 30th infantry Division, Division HQ Special Troops (Security Platoon), in WWII. He would have been with the unit during D-DAY! The 30th Landed on OMAHA BEACH! The 30th Infantry Division arrived in England, 22 February 1944, and trained until June. It landed at Omaha Beach, Normandy, 11 June 1944, secured the Vire-et-Taute Canal, crossed the Vire River, 7 July, and, beginning on 25 July spearheaded the St. Lo break-through. Comes with his Ike Jacket with CIB, ribbon bar and all insignias, Pants. shirt. Piped Garrison cap with unit DI, dogtags, two studio photos, original Dec 31, 19444 commendation from 30UD commander, Rare 1946 edition (not the reprint) of the unit history, The Workhorse of the Western Front, Good Conduct Medal and two photo album/scrapbooks. Scrap books are very large with nice content - Two LARGE WARTIME color maps showing the XiX Corps exploits during the war - very nice!!, holiday menus from Europe during the war, souvenirs from AACHEN when his Div fought there, lots of original newspaper clippings re the division, postcards from Paris, foreign money he brought back, original V-E Day Stars and Stripes Newspaper front page, ORIGINAL Photos of German General Dittmar surrendering to teh 30th Division in Wolmirstedt (nice!), RARE unit made history booklet From Normandy to the Elbe printed in July 1945, his Pay Book, his Service Record Book with good conduct pin inside, three rifle cartridge cases, his memorial certificate from Pres. Bush , CERTIFICATE OF MERIT with nice accolade with original signature general and commander of the Division!, photos and postcards from training, postcards from London, original commendation letter for the 30th Division for NORMANDY Battle of MORTAIN!!, more!