Insignia

Object number2009.9.28 a,b

Date1939-1946

OriginAttleboro, MA

MediumMetal; Enamel

Credit LineIn loving memory of Fred A. Lepant

DescriptionTwo insignia related to the 176th Field Artillery Battalion, Pennsylvania National Guard and the 29th Infantry Division.Dimensions(a) Height measurements approximate: H: 1.25 ; W: .625
(b) H: 1.25 ; W: .5
Inscriptions(a)
White banner with gold text, "PUEBLA TO THE MARNE".

(b)
White banner with gold text, "PUEBLA TO THE MARNE".
Text on top, "29TH DIVISION / U.S.A.".
Marks(b)
Maker's inscription on back "WHITTEMORE & CO / ATTLEBORO MASS / STERLING"
Historical Notes176th Field Artillery Battalion, Pennsylvania National Guard and 29th Infantry Division pins belonging to Frederick A. Lepant who served during WWII. Frederick Albert Lepant (April 14, 1928-September 18, 2008) was a graduate of Schenley High School, and who resided in Bellevue, was a member of US Army Air Forces during World War II, from 1940-1947. After his military career he was a draftsman at Dravo and then an electrical engineer at Duquesne Light.

Previous owner Frederick Albert Lepant (1928 - 2008)

Related institution 176th Field Artillery Battalion

Related institution United States Army Air Forces

Related institution 29th Infantry Division

Related institution Pennsylvania National Guard

Related institution Schenley High School

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