Original U.S. WWII 116th Infantry Regiment 29th Division D-Day Invasion Named Uniform Grouping Percusion Muskets for the excellent organization and

for the excellent organization and leadership in combat that contributed to the success of our troops

hence the name “potato digger”

These still used a separate percussion cap

69 caliber)

That being the case

Original U.S. WWII 116th Infantry Regiment 29th Division D-Day Invasion Named Uniform Grouping Percusion Muskets for the excellent organization andOriginal Item: One of a kind. Private Stanley Vincent Aeck was assigned to Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 116th Infantry Regiment, 29th Infantry Division and landed on D Day at H Hour +40 minutes at Dog Green Omaha beach. he was recommended for the Congressional Medal of Honor for actions securing the beachhead. You can verify his participation on D Day at this link. This was his uniform jacket which is named to him on the interior in back ink.