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Up for sale is an authentic, original two-document World War II military separation set for Technical Sergeant John Pershing Zellers, Army of the United States (Quartermaster Corps), issued at Flak Caserne in Munich, Germany in July 1946[cite: 21, 22].
HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE & SOLDIER SERVICE RECORD:• Soldier: Technical Sergeant John P. Zellers (Serial No. 33 056 750), born October 26, 1918 in Northampton, PA; civilian residence in Allentown, PA[cite: 21, 22].• Military Specialty: Motor Sergeant (014); completed Mechanics School in August 1942[cite: 22].• Service & Campaigns: Inducted April 15, 1942[cite: 22]. Deployed to the European Theater of Operations (ETO) from April 3, 1945 through July 1946, participating in the France, Germany, and Austrian campaigns[cite: 22].• Unit: 1999 Labor Supervision Company, operating under Headquarters, 514th Quartermaster Group during post-VE Day European occupation duties[cite: 21, 22].• Medals & Citations: Good Conduct Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern (EAME) Ribbon, WWII Victory Medal, Army of Occupation Medal, 2 Overseas Service Bars, and Marksman qualification badges[cite: 22].
DOCUMENT DETAILS & CONDITION:1. Large-Format Army of the United States Honorable Discharge Certificate: - Features ornate gothic typography, the Great Seal of the United States eagle crest, and official calligraphic text[cite: 21]. - Given at "FLAK CASERNE, MUNICH, BAVARIA, GERMANY" on 26 July 1946[cite: 21]. - Hand-signed in ink by Lt. Col. William O. Printup, QMC (Hq. 514th QM Group)[cite: 21]. - Clean, complete, and flat with gentle natural age-toning and minor corner edge wear[cite: 21].
2. Enlisted Record and Report of Separation (WD AGO Form 53-55): - Detailed comprehensive military service transcript dated 26 July 1946, signed by 1st Lt. Louis J. Chamberlain and bearing T/Sgt Zellers' ink signature and right thumbprint[cite: 22]. - Features official red stamped seal: "SETTLED FOR WORLD WAR II"[cite: 22]. - Shows horizontal fold lines, gentle edge softening, and natural age-toning typical of period service records preserved by veterans[cite: 22].
• A remarkable primary-source historical group documenting European Theater logistics and the immediate post-war occupation of Bavaria.• Please inspect all high-resolution photos closely for exact cosmetic condition, stamps, signatures, and document details[cite: 21, 22].
SHIPPING:Packaged with care inside an archival acid-free poly sleeve with dual rigid cardboard backing inserts and shipped flat inside a crush-proof rigid mailer via USPS Ground Advantage with full tracking provided.
