Original WWII U.S. Army uniform grouping attributed to John Reed, who served with the 16th Armored Field Artillery Battalion of the 9th Armored Division and later associated with the 102nd Infantry Division, known as the “Ozark” Division.
This well-preserved grouping centers around an original enlisted service (Ike) jacket displaying a strong combat appearance. The uniform features correct period insignia including U.S. collar discs, artillery branch insignia, overseas service bars, and a 102nd Infantry Division “Ozark” patch. The sleeve chevrons indicate non-commissioned rank, while the ribbon bar suggests wartime service consistent with late-WWII European Theater occupation duty.
Accompanying the jacket is a named Class B pass issued to Reed in May 1946, placing him in postwar Germany, along with a striking panoramic yard photograph of the 102nd Division’s Special Troops—an excellent visual piece tying the grouping to his unit. Also included is a vibrant “Men of the Ozark” division song sheet (1944), a period 102nd Division patch, and a beautifully printed souvenir pillowcase from Fort Dix, New Jersey, further documenting his service and stateside training.
A cohesive and display-ready WWII grouping with strong unit identity, combining uniform, paper, and textile artifacts from one soldier’s service spanning combat-era organization through occupation duty.