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World War II ➔ Military Cap
Identifier:
175231Description:
This summer service cap is from the United States Army Air Corps of the United States Army. It was worn by Sergeant Kenneth G. Kloostra during World War II (1939-1945). It is made of khaki twill and has a brown leather chinstrap that is attached by gold buttons. It also has an enlisted man's United States Army insignia on the front.Date:
1939 – 1945Materials:
Twill, LeatherDimensions:
4.5"" h 10"" w 10.5"" dCurrent Location Status:
In StorageCollection Tier:
Tier 2Source:
Gift Of Kenneth G. KloostraRelated Entities:
Kenneth G. Kloostra (donor)Kenneth G. Kloostra of Grand Rapids, Michigan served as a sergeant in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II. Kenneth G. Kloostra (used by)
Kenneth G. Kloostra of Grand Rapids, Michigan served as a sergeant in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II. United States Army Air Corps (is related to)
Alternate names: USAAC
The United States Army Air Corps, also known as USAAC, was a service branch of the United States Army specializing in aerial warfare and was originally known as the United States Army Air Service. It was renamed on July 2nd, 1926. In 1942 it was abolished as an organization. The United States Army Air Corps continued to exist as a branch of the army until the National Security Act of 1947 caused it to disband.
