Desk, Field, Maj. Elbert Atkinson, Chaplain, 8th Air Force & First Allied Airborne Army, ETO

Genuine WWII US Army officer's field desk, plywood and metal (Stock No. 26-D-135).

Used condition; the rear panel is damaged; hinges and latches are in working order.

Overall dimensions: about 20.50in x 15.75in x 14.60in.

The markings painted on various panels indicate that the present chest once belonged to some Major Elbert L. Atkinson, ASN O-423650, chaplain.

Elbert Luther Atkinson was born on December 5, 1909 in Green Forks, Indiana and joined the US Army active service on October 11, 1941 as a Protestant chaplain, holding the rank of 1st Lieutenant. He went on to serve with the 1st Infantry Division prior to deploying to England with the 8th Air Force in October 1943, particpated in D-Day was assigned to the 101st Airborne Division and transferred to the First Allied Airborne Army in September 1944, participating in the operations in the Ardennes and in Germany. A recipient of the Bronze Star Medal, he was discharged on March 23, 1946 with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, but returned to service on August 1st of that year, retiring on July 31, 1953. He passed away on March 5, 1968.

https://fr.findagrave.com/memorial/52888531/elbert-luther-atkinson

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