Vietnam War US Army uniform grouping attributed to Lieutenant General Walter J. Woolwine. General Woolwine is a US Army Quartermaster Corps hall of fame member having a prolific military career lasting over 34 years. During WWII Woolwine served as company commander in the 84th Infantry Division a company that saw heavy combat in the European theater. After the war at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel Woolwine served as head European Command Procurement Office that was responsible for local purchases of food and supplies for soldiers stationed in Europe. Shortly thereafter Gen. Eisenhower requested a survey of temporary graves at Omaha Beach in which Woolwine was entrusted. Woolwine helped in establishment and procurement of the Normandy-American Cemetery which was used to permanently place over 9 thousand American soldiers graves most of which from D-Day. This task was described by Woolwine himself as “one of the most meaningful accomplishments of his long career.”Woolwine was notably know for Commanding General of U.S. Army Vietnam for Logistics 1st Logistical Command.
The dress uniform coat is in moderate shape with some white staining on the lower front and back of the coat. Also the coat has one button that has been damaged where the face plate is missing completely and the medals have been removed however the generals shoulder rank is present. The left arm bares the patching for the 1st Logistical Command while the right arm bares 9 oversea bars indicating 4 and a half years overseas. The dress uniforms trousers are in great condition with no obvious flaws outside of a few loose threads. The service uniform is in good shape but was clearly used with several stitch lines from previous patching and general wear to edges but no notable staining. The service uniform has also had the Woolwine name tag removed and placed in the pocket. Lastly the service uniform trousers are similar to the shirt with general wear from use present however in great shape with no notable staining.