Named Helmet research?

[derk derin]

Here’s another example, a modified dispatch rider helmet converted to an airborne helmet postwar.
There are a couple of names in it. Looks like Cpl Belliveau JA which Belliveau has been crossed off and another name added; Cleroux. No service number but a rank. Now it could be the name written in when it was used as a dispatch rider helmet and not necessarily when it was used as an airborne helmet. Having the ability to research a name to find out what unit he was with may tell some of the story of the helmet.

[derk derin]

I found a wartime photo online of the same style of helmet being used by a RCCS dispatch rider. I see he is also wearing the signals White over Blue armband. Another one of my purchases this year that’s sitting in my collection.

[Wayne Hingley]

Originally Posted by derk derin

I found a wartime photo online of the same style of helmet being used by a RCCS dispatch rider. I see he is also wearing the signals White over Blue armband. Another one of my purchases this year that’s sitting in my collection.

I can see this is leading to the jacket and then the motorcycle...

[derk derin]

Here’s an item that I have yet to identify but it has name, rank and service number on the item. How would I research this person?
I would also like to know what this item is. I emailed the Canadian Airborne museum with photo’s to see if they have any information on it but nobody’s there during COVID.
Thanks,Derk

[derk derin]

Wayne,
I had the jacket (and complete uniform & kit) but could never find a wartime bike to buy! I have since given up on ever owning a motorcycle but still have my collection of motorcyclist helmets. I’m getting too old to ride motorcycles anymore!
Derk

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by derk derin

Here’s an item that I have yet to identify but it has name, rank and service number on the item. How would I research this person?

Maybe this is of help?

http://www.mapleleafup.net/locator/research.html

[Darrell Zinck]

Hi Derk

Using Clive Law's excellent "Regimental Numbers" book reference SH4765 Spr Drebnicki, it would appear that he was a post-1950 enlistment.

H4765 is "Un-allotted" for WW2. Likely 1950-1958 enlistment somewhere in the Prairies. The "H" part of "SH" is Prairie Command and by 1958 the Regular Army was using 803000-849999 block.

RE that piece of equipment: I was a jumper 1987-1991 and I do not recognize it. Definitely before my time but it does have to look of a personal equipment lowering bag.

Sorry I could not be more help.

regards
Darrell

[derk derin]

Thank you Hanno and Darrell. Lots of useful information for me to use. I have a way of researching now with the locator website to go to.
The drop bag box label has a packing date of 59 but underneath that label was the first label printed in red and I believe it said 53? So most definitely post war. Just wish I could find a reference on what it was used for!
Hopefully it’s listed in a training Pam somewhere with a photo of it in use.
Regards,Derk

[rob love]

I tried the Bren, the Enfield, and the FNs in those valise, and none of them was a particularly good fit. There were certainly a lot of them that came out of rivers....they had to be for something common.