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Mask, Gas

Object number2009.5.8 a-e

Date1917-1919

MediumRubber; Various metals; Various fabrics; Plastic; Paper

Credit LineGift of William J. Geyer

DescriptionGas mask with bag, instruction booklet, and canister of anti-dimming composition.DimensionsMeasurements are approximate.
(a) Height: 24.125; Width: 7 (approx.) ; Depth: 4
(b) H (closed): 9 ; W: 10 ; D: 2.75
(c) H: 2.125 ; W: 1.625
(d) H: 3.75 ; W: 3
(e) H: 3.125; Tube L: 2.5
Inscriptions(b) Handwritten text in ink on right front, "READ EM AND / WEEP / AA [inside circle inside square] / 82ND Div"; repeated on back with more images and "CHRIS SCHROLL / 1895959".

(c) Numbers printed in white, "1821 / 1821".

(d) Envelope has printed text on obverse, "THIS ENVELOPE CONTAINS / INSTRUCTIONS / RECORD CARD / TAPE FOR REPAIRS".
Handwritten inside after "Date Issued:" "Feb. 28-1919"; "Div." "82" Reg't:" "321"; "Co." "D".

(e) Printed on canister: "THIS CAN CONTAINS / ANTI-DIMMING COMPOSITION / FOR GAS MASKS."; followed by instructions for use.
Historical NotesGas Mask used by Christopher Schroll during World War I. From a collection of items from the donor's deceased neighbor, Christopher Schroll, who served in the First World War. Chris enlisted at the age of 23 in 1917 and was discharged in May of 1919. During the war, he fought in France primarily in the St. Mihiel Offensive, Argonne Meuse (where he was gassed), Toul Sector, and the Morray Offensive. He was honorably discharged but disabled from multiple shelling concussions and ear damage. He never married and continued to live with his two younger brothers, who also never married.

Previous owner Christopher Schroll

Related institution United States Army

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