Item Description
Original Items. One-of-a-Kind. This is the phenomenal uniform grouping of Corporal Ralph Samuel Heaton, Company G, 312th Ammunition Train, 87th Division. The grouping is very extensive and includes several pages of research done on Heaton. Don’t miss out on this extensive group!
This group includes:
● Heaton’s uniform jacket, with an 87th Division patch sewn onto the left sleeve, one overseas chevron for 6-11 months overseas on the left cuff, corporal chevrons on his right sleeve, and US & Field Artillery collar discs. The jacket is in great shape with few flaw.
● Heaton’s four medals which have been pinned to the left breast of his jacket, which include his State Council of New Jersey WWI Service Medal, engraved Ralph S. Heaton, his State of New Jersey WWI Victory Medal engraved Ralph S. Heaton on the front, his World War I Victory medal with a France clasp, and his French Croix de Guerre Medal with star, pinned to a small clasp engraved Ralph S. Heaton.
● Heaton’s uniform overcoat, with an 87th Division patch sewn onto the left sleeve, one overseas chevron for 6-11 months overseas on the left cuff, and corporal chevrons on his right sleeve. The 87th Division patch has partially detached but still displays very well. The overcoat is very large and is in great shape.
● Two pairs of Heaton’s breeches/trousers, one pair retaining the original QM issued belt. Both sets are in fair condition.
● Heaton’s overseas cap with a leather sweatband and the initials R.S.H. written several times.
● A pair of puttees wrapped up as they often are, both in great shape.
● A pair of white gloves belonging to Heaton.
● A tan-colored private-purchase underwear vest by Wright’s, some moth nips but all buttons retained.
● Heaton’s army-issue shirt in good shape with few flaws.
● A manila envelope with 14 pages of printed research, some of which is not available through conventional methods meaning someone paid to retrieve it, like his New Jersey service record.
Ralph Samuel Heaton was born on April 30th, 1892, in New York City. At a young age his family moved to New Jersey, and he settled in the town of Closter. He was working as a machinist when he was inducted into the National Draft on June 28th, 1918. He was assigned to Co. G, 312th Ammunition Train, 87th Division. Heaton went overseas with his unit on August 24th, 1918. They spent several months in training while in France. Heaton departed France on March 5th, 1919, arriving in the U.S. several days later. He was discharged from the army on March 20th, 1919. Heaton would go on to become a Police Officer for the town of Closter, New Jersey, passing away on October 3rd, 1968 at the age of 76.
This is a really great complete grouping ready for further research and display! Don’t miss it!
Approximate Measurements:
Collar to shoulder: 10"
Shoulder to sleeve: 24”
Shoulder to shoulder: 16”
Chest width: 18"
Waist width: 22.5"
Hip width: 31"
Front length: 47"
Collar to shoulder: 9"
Shoulder to sleeve: 21”
Shoulder to shoulder: 15.5”
Chest width: 19"
Waist width: 17"
Hip width: 17"
Front length: 30"
Pants:
Waist: 15"
Inseam: 23"
Collar to shoulder: 8.5"
Shoulder to sleeve: 25”
Shoulder to shoulder: 15”
Chest width: 18"
Waist width: 16"
Hip width: 21"
Front length: 30"
Pants:
Waist: 17"
Inseam: 26"
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