US M1C Swivel Bale paratrooper helmet ID’ed Harlyn Johnson 509 PIR

Textbook late war US M1C paratrooper helmet with Westinghouse liner. The helmet came from the estate of Johnson, Harlyn D who served with the 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment. The helmet is a late war example with a swivel bale and rear seam. The liner is a typical Westinghouse example with zinc buckles. Johnson served in Rome, Arno, Southern France and the Ardennes ( a detailed description can be read in the photographed biography ). He was awarded the Purple heart for his wounds received in action 12 Nov 1944 near Turini, France after jumping with the 82nd Airborne. A nice original helmet with a small grouping and photocopies of documents and photos!