Looking for Information from WWII / myLot

Melbourne, Florida

February 6, 2022 11:18am CST

I have been cleaning closets that I have not even looked at before and found so many interesting things from my dad during WWII. I have no idea what to do with these. I know my grandsons have no interest in these but I will not throw them out. I have held on to these since my dad brought them home after WWII. My dad was a medic during that time and he also got injured during that war. Any suggestions of what to do with these will be greatly appreciated.

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Anna

@LadyDuck (472087)

• Switzerland

6 Feb 22

I think the best should be to find a WWII museum and donate.

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Anna

@LadyDuck (472087)

• Switzerland

7 Feb 22

@ramapo17 Check this site, there is a list of WWII museums in Florida.

https://www.visitflorida.com/travel-ideas/articles/arts-history-florida-world-war-2-sites/

www.visitflorida.com

https://www.visitflorida.com/travel-ideas/articles/arts-history-florida-world-war-2-sites/

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Nancy Zink

@ramapo17 (30441)

• Melbourne, Florida

7 Feb 22

Thank you Anna. I will have to look into that.

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Gary Marsh

@garymarsh6 (23404)

• United Kingdom

6 Feb 22

You could always donate them to a military base or museum? It's a shame our youngsters do not appreciate history like this.

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Nancy Zink

@ramapo17 (30441)

• Melbourne, Florida

7 Feb 22

You are right. I guess because they never had any wars in their life time, they don't understand the importance of these items. I might end up calling a military hospital to see if they can advise me. When I lived in New Jersey, I knew of many places to go.

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sweet as honey

@sweetashoney (3597)

• United States

6 Feb 22

I think it would be nice to have a glass cabinet to showcase them in.

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Nancy Zink

@ramapo17 (30441)

• Melbourne, Florida

7 Feb 22

I don't have any room for them I am trying to give away things I have already. I will be 80 next year and don't want to collect anything else. Thanks for your suggestion.

DW Davis

@DWDavis (25805)

• United States

6 Feb 22

@garymarsh6 has the right idea. You could first offer them to a military museum. If they don't need them, as @jaboUK said, you could offer them for sale. Collectors are always in the market for authentic pieces from the war.

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Nancy Zink

@ramapo17 (30441)

• Melbourne, Florida

7 Feb 22

You are right. We have a few places like that nearby that I will check into. I think there are places online also.

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Judy Evans

@JudyEv (342277)

• Rockingham, Australia

6 Feb 22

I agree with Gary. I also have one nephew who would welcome such artefacts from our family.

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Suryati20

@sinari (4997)

• Indonesia

7 Feb 22

I think you should not throw away your father's belongings. It will be a beautiful memory of your beloved father.

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Nancy Zink

@ramapo17 (30441)

• Melbourne, Florida

4 Feb 23

I would never throw anything away. I would just like to find someone that would really appreciate them. I know I will find someone sooner or later. Thanks for the suggestions.

Eva James

@wolfgirl569 (108301)

• Marion, Ohio

7 Feb 22

I like the ideas of donating them to someplace that will take care of them.

Mary Guice

@Elizaby (6902)

• Pensacola, Florida

7 Feb 22

You have been given several good suggestions. Hope you find someone who knows the worth of keeping these artifacts

@dgobucks226 (35770)

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2 Feb 23

You received some good suggestions. As mentioned, you could donate or sell the items.