Name/Title
LeggingsEntry/Object ID
2024.1016.24Description
Both leggings belonging to William Hynes and a part of his landing forces uniform. The leggings were not originally owned by Hynes as noted by the interior stencil work on the right legging.Context
Battleship Texas participated in various fleet maneuvers and exercises in the Atlantic Ocean (1919) and later Pacific Ocean from July 1919 through January 1924. Beginning in February 1923, maneuvers became known as Fleet Problems, which continued to 1939.
William Hynes was a veteran of World War I, who later joined the crew of Battleship Texas from December 31, 1922, to July 24, 1925. He joined the crew as a WT1c and left as a MM1c.
Sailors who were members of Landing Forces wore khaki articles over their blues. Included leggings and cartridge belts.Collection
Collection (William J. Hynes), Historical CollectionsLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
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ClothingNomenclature Category
Category 03: Personal Objects
