This original early-WWII U.S. M1 helmet set is identified to Major Horace Lehneis, serial number O-381887. Both components feature his original hand-painted ID, major's oakleaves, and "follow me" bars - showcasing their long history together as a set. We were unable to locate much information on Major Lehneis, as officer records are often sparse, however we did discover in the Army Directory - Reserve and National Guard Officers On Duty, published July 31, 1941, Horace Lehneis, serial number O-381887, was serving as a Second Lieutenant in Camp Lee, Virginia's Quartmaster's Dept. - months before the United States entered the war. One month after the D-Day Invasion of Normandy, France, then Captain Lehneis came ashore Omaha Beach and served as the executive assistant in the Motor Transport Division, before eventually joining the Communications Zone headquarters in Valognes, France. There remains a substantial research opportunity for the helmet's new owner. The McCord manufactured fixed loop helmet shell's early heat stamp of 84C dates its production to February 1942. It retains its original factory paint, cork texture, and OD#3 (khaki) chinstraps. The helmet's early style fixed loops remain strong and intact. The paper liner is rare in that it is not produced by Hawley, but rather General Fibre Co., as evident by its 'G' ink stamp. This manufacturer produced only 120,000 helmet liners during the war, with this being the earliest variation. It features anodized rectangular washers, a first pattern rayon suspension, and a damaged stationary leather liner strap, which also date the liner's production to mid-1942. The rayon suspension is strong and intact. It comes complete with its original rayon headband and neckband. Interestingly, scratched into the liner's "follow-bar" is the name "Louise" - perhaps the name of Major Lehneis' sweetheart?