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Metadata
Object Name |
Uniform |
Catalog Number |
2002.27.46 |
Date |
ca.1967 |
Material(s) |
Wool; metal; |
Dimensions |
H-33 W-17 inches |
Description |
This is a Vietnam War soldier's Class B uniform from the 173rd Airborne. Part (a) is a green wool dress uniform jacket with green lining. It is single breasted with a four Army insignia gold button closure. There are two breast patch pockets with flaps and false gold Army insignia button closures. There are two hip pockets with flaps and same button closure. There is a name tag, airborne wings, national defense ribbon, and rifle marksmansip badges on the front of the jacket. There is an US collar badge and infantry collar badge on the collar and private stripes on the shoulders. Part (b) is a pair of green wool pants with a front zipper closure. There is an applied waistband with one metal hook closure and belt loops. There are horizontal hip pockets and vertical back pockets with button closure on proper left only. |
Notes |
Marcus Raymond Davis (b. June 17, 1946) , the donor's brother, was sent to Vietnam on Dec. 11, 1969 and was killed on April 4, 1970. Upon his death this item and the other personal belongings in this donation were returned to the family. Note the private stripes on uniform. He was a sgt. when killed but did not have this dress uniform with him in Vietnam because he had no use for it. His field jacket (2002.27.41), which he did wear has the sgt. stripes sewn on. Marcus Raymond Davis was born in Harlan Kentucky and graduated from Morehead in 1968 with a history degree. He moved to Jacksonville, Florida and taught school for a few months before being drafted. The decision to report was an easy one according to the donor, "We were not the kind of people who ran off to Canada. We did our Share." Raymond went to Ft. Campbell for basic training with the 173rd Airborne in late 1968 and early 1969. He went to Vietnam in November of 1969. The donor also served in the military during Vietnam. She was a nurse stationed on Guam. (See 2002.27.2-.26) |
Collection |
Martha A. Davis Collection |
Event |
Vietnam War |
People |
Davis, Marcus Raymond |
Subjects |
Military personnel Military uniforms Uniforms |
Search Terms |
Vietnam Vietnam War Vietnam War, 1961-1975 Military |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |