Pelle de l'infirmier parachutiste Jack Truman. Shovel belonging to paratrooper medic Jack Truman

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Pelle en T, manche en bois bien marqué US, partie métallique complète, également marquée US. Housse de pelle en forte toile OD, fabrication Airtress Midland 1942, indication nominative manuscrite Jack Truman ASN 38235960 MED. A noter une certaine patine et usure de la pièce. Pièce récupérée chez les habitants d’une ferme située dans les marais de Carentan où Ray Kennedy, Jack Truman,Dahlquist Arne et ses camarades avaient trouvé refuge au petit matin du 6 juin juste après avoir atterri en parachute. Ray Kennedy mourra le 8 juin des suites de ses blessures. Illustrée page 24 du livre 75 objets du Débarquement de Normandie. Attestation originale de provenance signée de Bertrand Paris jointe avec un exemplaire de l’ouvrage. T-shaped shovel with a wooden handle, clearly marked US, the metal part is complete and is also marked US. Shovel cover in OD canvas, manufactured by Airtress Midland 1942. In handwriting, its owner’s name: Jack Truman ASN 38235960 MED. Note some discoloration and wear from use on this item. The shovel remains as found. The item was recovered from the occupants of a farm located in the marshes of Carentan where Ray Kennedy, Jack Truman, Arne Dahlquist and his comrades had sought refuge in the early morning of June 6 just after landing in their parachute drop. Ray Kennedy died of his wounds on June 8. An illustration can be found on page 24 in the book 75 objects of the Landings in Normandy. Its provenance is attested by an original certificate under the signature of Bertrand Paris, attached with a copy in the book. Photos supplémentaires sur www.aiolfi.com. Additional photos on www.aiolfi.com.