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World War II ➔ Military Uniform
Identifier:
186237Description:
This two-piece military uniform is a service dress uniform from the United States Navy Reserve of the United States Navy. It was worn by Lieutenant Commander John H. Uhl during World War II.This military uniform is made of gray cotton twill and consists of two pieces that include a jacket and trousers. The jacket has Line Senior Commander shoulder boards on the shoulders and three ribbons on the proper left breast in the order that follows: American Defense Service Medal, American Campaign Medal, and European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal. This uniform is accompanied by cover number 186223.
Date:
1939 – 1945Materials:
Cotton TwillCurrent Location Status:
In StorageCollection Tier:
Tier 2Source:
Gift Of John H. UhlRelated Entities:
John Howard Uhl (donor)John Howard Uhl was part of the United States Navy Reserve and served as a Lieutenant Commander in the United States Navy during World War II. Later in life he would serve as Senior Vice President and Legal Counsel for the Trust Department of the Michigan National Bank and as a board member and president of the Grand Rapids Public Museum. John Howard Uhl (used by)
John Howard Uhl was part of the United States Navy Reserve and served as a Lieutenant Commander in the United States Navy during World War II. Later in life he would serve as Senior Vice President and Legal Counsel for the Trust Department of the Michigan National Bank and as a board member and president of the Grand Rapids Public Museum. 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.
