---

Comments and Tags

Be the first to comment on this item!

Login/register to comment

---

Military and Veterans
Uniforms
Vietnam War ➔ Military Uniform

Identifier:

2022.131.1

Description:

This three-piece uniform is a service dress white uniform from the United States Marine Corps of the United States Armed Forces. It was worn by Lt. Col. Robert E. Swietek during the Vietnam War in 1969. 

This uniform, which was worn during the summer, is made of white dacron polyester and rayon and is comprised of three pieces that include a jacket, trousers, and belt. The jacket features Marine Corps devices on the collar and silver oak leaves on the epaulets signifying the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.

Date:

June 13 1969

Materials:

Dacron Polyester, Rayon, Metal

Dimensions:

34.125" h 17.5" w 1" d; 46.25" h 38" w 0.25" d; 1.25" h 36.5" w 0.125" d

Current Location Status:

In Storage

Collection Tier:

Tier 2

Source:

Gift of Lt. Col. Robert E. Swietek

---

Related Entities:

Robert E. Swietek (donor)
Lt. Col. Robert E. Swietek was commissioned into the United States Marine Corps in 1969 as a 2nd Lieutenant after graduating from the University of Illinois. He went to flight school in Pensacola where he graduated as a Naval Aviator in July 1970. After graduation, he was sent to Camp Pendleton until November 1970 when he was deployed to Futenma, Okinawa in the 1st Marine Aircraft wing. Upon his return in September 1971, he was assigned to the 2nd Marine Aircraft wing in North Carolina as a security officer for crypto-material. After being released from active duty in November 1973, he joined the Marine Corps reserve, serving in Rochester, New York until 1984 when he moved to Coopersville, Michigan. He retired from service in 1996 but stayed in the retired reserve until 2006.  United States Marine Corps (is related to)
Alternate names: Continental Marines, USMC
The United States Marine Corps, also known as USMC, is a service branch of the United States Armed Forces specializing in amphibious and expeditionary warfare. The USMC is responsible for operating installations on land and amphibious warfare ships around the world. It was founded as the Continental Marines in 1775, during the American Revolutionary War. After the war, the marines disbanded due to lack of funding. On July 11th, 1798 the institution was reestablished by the United States Congress. On June 30th, 1834 it became an asset of the United States Department of the Navy. The USMC is the smallest service branch of the Department of Defense, working closely alongside the United States Navy on several tactical aviation squadrons throughout the world. In addition, they also operate from inside many Navy aircraft carriers serving as a valuable asset both at sea and on land.