Uniform, Military
Object number2007.93.19
Datec. 1940
MediumCotton; Ink
Credit LineGift of Selma Schwartz
DescriptionKhaki long sleeve military uniform shirt. Round, plastic beige buttons down front of shirt. One breast pocket on each side. Proper right upper arm has a corporal rank insignia patch in green. Proper left upper arm has an oval patch: trimmed in red, blue background with red sword slanted across white Washington monument; below green corporal patch.Dimensions15.5 x 32.75 in. (39.4 x 83.2 cm)InscriptionsInside collar, beige label with red embroidery, "SAMUEL SCHWARTZ".
Handwritten in black, "59566", "33399560" ; "SCHWARTZ".
MarksMultiple black ink stamps of numbers, including "59550".
Historical NotesSamuel Schwartz was born January 12, 1925, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Before joining the Army, he was manager at a retail liquor store. Schwartz began active service in the U.S. Army in November 1942. During his time fighting in World War II, he was awarded three military honors: the Good Conduct Medal, the American Theater Ribbon, and the World War II Victory Ribbon; he was never injured in battle. In February 1946, he was given an Honorable Discharge. Samuel Schwartz died on December 28, 1992 and is buried in Kether Torah Cemetery, Pittsburgh.
Previous owner
Samuel Schwartz
(1925 - 1992)
Related institution
United States Army
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1941-1953
1939-1945
