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Post by squawberryman on May 12, 2015 8:06:13 GMT -5
I purchased a Randall 17 from a LGS that was described as being carried in the Viet Nam conflict. On the back of the sheath there is some writing that I was unable to make out. I am friends with a detective in the Apopka police force and asked if she and her resources could in any way make the writing more legible through whatever methods they have. Well, simple lighting and exposure brought the numbers and letters to life. Here is the photo they developed, which I cannot find info for. The number is too short to be a SSN. The number reads NG 24656173 I believe. any suggestions. Thank you  |
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Post by bulasteve on May 12, 2015 8:25:05 GMT -5
Might have better luck with the name. I'd get in touch with Randall too. Quite a few Randalls, and Gerber MK1 and MK2's went over seas. I donated my MK2 to a group collecting combat worthy blades to be given to servicemen going to the middle east. I kept my MK1.
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Post by awp101 on May 12, 2015 8:48:55 GMT -5
I know Dad's serial number started with RA for regular Army so I'd say NG is a National Guard serial number as in "name, rank and serial number".
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Post by rgp on May 12, 2015 9:32:56 GMT -5
It might be easier to just look up E. J. Czajkowski in the online phone books, or even a younger one with the same name in case there's an E. J. Czajkowski, Jr. He might still be alive. Then you could call him with any questions.
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Post by sheriff on May 12, 2015 19:34:39 GMT -5
Before everything went SSN, each branch issued 'serial numbers' and as aforementioned, RA for regular army, NG for national guard. My 'serial number' contained only seven numbers.... and no prefix. Marine Corps didn't use prefixes.
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