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Object number2016.133.1 a,b

MediumMetal; Enamel

Credit LineGift of David F. McKenna

DescriptionLapel pin made of gold-tone metal with blue and white enamel decoration. VFW shield at center with arched banner above and below, each with gold text. Maker's mark imprinted on reverse at bottom center. Threaded post on reverse at center.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth (a,b together): 0.625 × 0.625 × 0.375 in. (1.6 × 1.6 × 1 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (a): 0.625 × 0.625 × 0.375 in. (1.6 × 1.6 × 1 cm)
Diameter x Depth (b): 0.5 × 0.125 in. (1.3 × 0.3 cm)
Inscriptions(a)
Arched banner above and below VFW shield: "PAST COMMANDER" above and "POST 1955-57 5111" below.
Marks(a)
Maker's mark imprinted on reverse at bottom center is illegible.
Historical NotesThomas Luke McKenna’s VFW past commander lapel pin, 1955-1957 Mount Washington VFW Post 5111. Donated by David McKenna, whose father Thomas served in the Naval Construction Batallion (SeaBees) from 1943-1945. Thomas was born in 1914, and grew up in the West End. He married Antoinette Vourron in 1935, had three daughters and one son (two additional sons died in infancy), and raised his family in Mount Washington. Thomas retired from P & LE Railroad, also worked for J & L Steel and Western Union. Had an 8th grade education but tested higher. Stationed in Rhode Island, Virginia, and Hawaii during the war.

Previous owner Thomas Luke McKenna

Related institution Naval Construction Battalion

Related institution United States Navy

Related institution Veterans of Foreign Wars

Related institution Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5111

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