This is a magnificent, deeply personal, and fully identified World War I "Doughboy" grouping. This expansive collection belonged to PFC Paul O. Fagerlie (Service Number: 4068536), who served from 1917 to 1919. He fought in the brutal Meuse-Argonne Offensive before moving into Germany as part of the Third Army's Occupation Forces along the Rhine River.  Named groupings that contain a soldier's personal daily combat gear alongside their uniform insignia are highly sought after by advanced collectors.
What is Included Inside the 12" x 16" Display Box:
  • 3 Original WWI Dog Tags: Stamped with his name and service number, complete with the original neck cord.
  • Complete Field Grooming Kit & Case: An incredible personal artifact including his canvas/leather folding kit case, a vintage Keen Kutter Junior Safety Razor, heavy steel grooming scissors, pocket combs, a fingernail file, and a needle package.
  • Third Army "Sweetheart Mirror": A circular pocket mirror featuring the Third Army insignia, beautifully text-stamped "KOBLENZ AM RHEIN 1919", marking his time in the post-war German occupation.
  • Two Third Army Shoulder Sleeve Patches: Features both a Bevo-weave variety and a traditional felt variant of the iconic Third Army "A inside an O" insignia.
  • WWI Victory Ribbon with Campaign Star: Features a bronze star representing his combat service in the historic Meuse-Argonne campaign, alongside his vintage V.F.W. service ribbons.
  • 2 Bullion Overseas Chevrons: High-grade gold bullion thread chevrons indicating a full year of active service in the European theater.
  • Red Honorable Discharge Chevron: Worn proudly on the sleeve upon returning home.
  • Insignia & Collar Disks: Includes a Private 1st Class round Crossed Rifles (Infantry) sleeve patch, Enlisted USNA collar insignia, and two Enlisted Signal Corps collar disks.
  • Original Uniform Buttons: An assortment of standard-issue US Army tunic and overcoat buttons.
Historical Significance:
Following the Armistice in November 1918, the US Third Army was rapidly established as the "Army of Occupation" and marched directly into Germany to secure the Rhine. Headquartered in Koblenz, these men were tasked with maintaining order in a collapsed empire. This box tells PFC Fagerlie's complete story—from surviving the deadliest campaign in American history (Meuse-Argonne) to holding the line in post-war occupied Germany.