Description: Thank you for taking a look at my eBay auctions. Let me know if there are any World War One or World War Two medals you are looking for, or if you need an Original replacement set for lost family heirlooms, please contact me and I will list them on eBay for you! Make sure to read all of the information I have provided, I do my absolute best to identify and describe the item your bidding on. The photos are of the actual item you’re bidding on, consider them part of the description as well! United States Army National Guard Captain William Joseph Egloff was born January 30th 1886 in Staten Island, New York. William enlisted as a Private in the Army National Guard Company C. 3rd Infantry at Syracuse, New York on December 9th 1907. He was discharged October 14th 1912. He reenlisted on March 7th 1913, and was promoted to Corporal March 1st 1915. Cpl. Egloff served at Camp Whitman, New York and he was promoted to Sergeant on June 29th 1916 With the United States preparing to enter the World War, Sgt. Egloff was federalized into U.S. Army on August 5th 1917, Company C, 3rd Infantry, which was re-designated as the 108th Infantry on October 1st 1917. Egloff was promoted to 1st Sergeant on February 18th 1918. Sgt. Egloff along with the 108th Infantry shipped out to Europe in May of 1918 and was placed in the East Poperinghe Line with the rest of the 27th Division, to serve as a reserve unit. 1st Sgt. Egloff was transferred to Army Candidate School American Expeditionary Forces on July 27th 1918. He was then promoted to 2nd Lieutenant 305th Infantry on October 1st 1918. He served at Headquarters American Expeditionary Forces until April 25th 1919. After the war he was transferred back to the National Guard Reserves on June 9th 1919 and on June 20th was back with Company C.3rd Infantry. On June 1st 1921 the 3rd Infantry was re-designated the 108th Infantry. Lieutenant Egloff attended and graduated the School of Infantry in 1922. He was promoted to Captain of the 108th Infantry on July 28th 1923 and continued to served at the Headquarters until May 28th 1930 when he retired from the Army National Guard. William signed the World War II draft on April 25th 1942 and stated he worked for the Syracuse department of Public Works. United States Army National Guard Captain William Joseph Egloff passed away on September 17th 1956. He is buried at the Woodlawn Cemetery. Syracuse, New York. I will include 24 full size printed copies of the research presented. --ORIGINAL WORLD WAR I UNITED STATES ARMY NATIONAL GUARD EXPERT RIFLEMAN BADGE, PIN-BACK W/ SAFETY PIN CATCH. --NAMED: W. J. EGLOFF All of the Medals, Badges, and Insignia in my eBay store are authentic to the time period listed, "I DO NOT" sell current issue items or reproductions "AS" Genuine items, that is a far to common problem on eBay. As the buyer you are making a investment on an Authentic period Item that will accumulate value whether you display it or give as a gift. I guarantee your satisfaction or I will refund your money and pay return shipping! Please let me know if there's anything else I can do for you! I am a collector myself and I understand the last thing you want to do after purchasing an expensive item is to then have to pay ridiculous shipping rates! That is why 99% of my auctions include FREE shipping to all 50 states. I also do my very best on international shipping, all items are shipped USPS International registered to protect myself and the items you have purchased! Thanks!
Price: 149.99 USD
Location: Los Angeles, California
End Time: 2024-10-05T09:13:42.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Conflict: WW I (1914-18)
Original/Reproduction: Original
Theme: Militaria
Region of Origin: United States