Pictured to the left is an original World War II period lapel pin denoting service in the China-Burma-India theater of combat. As a "Merrill's Marauder" this is the theater of combat Roland would have seen combat in and he likely picked up this theater pin as a commemorative piece during the war to remember his service.

Pictured to the left is Roland's World War II period Purple Heart lapel pin that was issued with his medal and ribbon.

Pictured to the left is a modern US Army rank patch denoting the rank of private. This patch was likely purchased modern day as the Rasmussen family put Roland's medals together in a commemorative shadow box for display purposes.

Pictured to the left is an original World War II period China-Burma-India Theater uniform patch likely issued to Roland to wear on his uniform denoting his theater of service.

Pictured to the left is a modern reproduction of the "Merrill's Marauders" unit insignia uniform patch. This patch was purchased modern day as the Rasmussen family put Roland's medals together in a commemorative shadow box for display purposes.

Pictured to the left is a modern commemorative "Merrill's Marauders" unit insignia uniform patch showing the modern "ranger" distinction the unit that contains what once was the "Merrill's Marauders" has now. This patch was purchased modern day as the Rasmussen family put Roland's medals together in a commemorative shadow box for display purposes.

Pictured to the left is a standard US Air Force issued rank patch denoting the rank of Technical Sergeant. This was likely issued to Roland during his time in the Air Force after his reenlistment stemming sometime from the 1960's.