Treasure in Jeep

Radek · #1 11-12-07, 09:50

Hi,

look what I have found under the Jeep Willys MB petrol tank.
Can somebody help me find the man on the ID tag?

FRITZ, VERNON L.
33010361 T41 O
EDNA FRITZ
REAMSTOWN, PA.

Many thanks Radek

Richard Farrant · #2 11-12-07, 10:14

Hi Radek,

The key is significant, it was the one used for the earlier ignition switch on jeeps.

Lynn Eades · #3 11-12-07, 10:45

what Richard is saying is that every standard jeep that used a key, used that H700 key (It would fit them all)

Keith Orpin · #4 11-12-07, 11:16

Lynn,
I think you will find that key also fitted early Dodge 3/4 ton trucks as well.
Keith

Geoff Winnington-Ball (RIP) · #5 11-12-07, 11:36

Quote:

Originally posted by Radek
Hi,

look what I have found under the Jeep Willys MB petrol tank.
Can somebody help me find the man on the ID tag?

FRITZ, VERNON L.
33010361 T41 O
EDNA FRITZ
REAMSTOWN, PA.

Many thanks Radek

Radek, can you post circumstances of the Jeep and so on? As much info as you have. I have contacts in the US who may be able to assist.

Jif

Radek · #6 11-12-07, 11:59

Hi,
thanks to all.
when I try the key in tool boxes loks, fit well. The ignition swich is changed. :-(((
I will look on the chassise number. It is Willys MB 1943-2

Thanks Radek

Paul Bellamy · #7 12-12-07, 02:04

I've gone through the US National Archives WWII records to try to find this chap.

Guess what, his enlistment record is on file.

33610361 Fritz, Vernon L

Hope that's of interest.

All the best,
Paul

Radek · #8 12-12-07, 08:13

Hi Paul,
great many thanks.

It is possible find where he served, which force, ...

Many thanks Radek

Quote:

Originally posted by Paul Bellamy
I've gone through the US National Archives WWII records to try to find this chap.

Guess what, his enlistment record is on file.

33610361 Fritz, Vernon L

Hope that's of interest.

All the best,
Paul

Radek · #9 13-12-07, 21:30

Here is the Jeep lable.
Radek