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Korean War ➔ Military Uniform
Identifier:
1996.71.4a-cDescription:
This four-piece uniform is from the United States Navy of the United States Armed Forces. It was worn by R. A. Keeler from 1950-1953 during the Korean War while serving as a naval aviator.This uniform consists of four pieces and includes a green wool jacket, green wool trousers, a khaki cotton blouse, and cap number 1996.71.4d. The jacket has Lieutenant Commander ranks on the sleeves and the blouse features oak leaves that represent the rank of Lieutenant Commander on the collar.
Date:
circa 1950 – 1953Materials:
Wool, CottonCurrent Location Status:
In StorageCollection Tier:
Tier 2Source:
Gift Of Mary Jane KeelerRelated Entities:
Bancroft Military Caps (creator) Flying Cross (creator)Flying Cross is a premier uniform manufacturer serving the military, federal, and state and local public safety service markets. Kattens (creator) Mrs. Mary Jane Keeler (donor) R. A. Keeler (used by)
R. A. Keeler served in the United States Navy of the United States Armed Forces during the Korean War. United States Navy (is related to)
Alternate names: Continental Navy, USN
The United States Navy, also known as USN, is a service branch of the United States Armed Forces specializing in naval warfare. It was founded as the Continental Navy in 1775, during the American Revolutionary War. After the war ended the navy was disbanded due to lack of funding. On March 27th, 1794, the United States Congress passed the Naval Act of 1794 establishing a permanent standing navy, creating the United States Navy that we know today. The USN is the world's largest navy and has the largest aircraft carrier fleet. In addition, it is the third largest of the service branches of the United States Armed Forces.
