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Clothing Accessories
Clothing and Accessories
Women's Clothing
Uniforms
World War I ➔ Military Cap

Identifier:

130501.1

Description:

This military cap is from the United States Army Nurse Corps of the United States Armed Forces. It was worn by Bernice Prout of Grand Rapids, Michigan during World War I while she served in Alsace-Lorraine. 

This military cap is made of brown wool and has the Army Nurse Corps Insignia on the front. 

Date:

circa 1917 – 1918

Materials:

Wool

Dimensions:

5"" h 11"" w

Current Location Status:

Conservation

Collection Tier:

Tier 2

Source:

Gift Of Bernice Prout

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Related Entities:

Bernice Prout (donor)
Bernice Prout of Grand Rapids, Michigan served in the United States Army during World War I as a nurse stationed as part of Grand Rapids Unit 2Q in Alsace-Lorraine, previously part of the German Empire and today, France. United States Army Nurse Corps (is related to)
Alternate names: AN, ANC
The  United States Army Nurse Corps (AN or ANC) was formed in 1901 by the U.S. Congress. It is the nursing service that assists the United States Army and it is one of six medical special branches that form the Army Medical Department. The ANC is comprised of registered nurses.  Bernice Prout (used by)
Bernice Prout of Grand Rapids, Michigan served in the United States Army during World War I as a nurse stationed as part of Grand Rapids Unit 2Q in Alsace-Lorraine, previously part of the German Empire and today, France.

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Related Place:

Grand Rapids