Edward H. Thornton's WWII uniform overcoat

Object/Artifact

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Jefferson County Museum

Name/Title

Edward H. Thornton's WWII uniform overcoat

Entry/Object ID

2145

Description

Wool World War II uniform overcoat (olive drab) owned by African American World War II soldier Edward Henry Thornton. Double-breasted with gold color buttons. Thornton (1921-2005) was a Staff Sgt. in U.S. Army during World War II. See Media file for information on Thornton and the insignia on the coat.

Acquisition

Accession

647

Source or Donor

Rutherford, George

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Date made

1941 - 1945

Material

Wool