John J. McGrath's Duffel Bag

Object/Artifact

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Chester Historical Society

John J. McGrath's Duffel Bag bottom: A worn, beige canvas bag features handwritten text with names and a series of numbers and characters.
John J. McGrath's Duffel Bag bottom

A worn, beige canvas bag features handwritten text with names and a series of numbers and characters.

Name/Title

John J. McGrath's Duffel Bag

Entry/Object ID

chs-014639

Description

John J. McGrath's Duffel Bag with notations of units and locations.

Collection

Bahren/Mcgrath Family Collection

Category

McGrath, Korean 1950-1953
Families, War

Acquisition

Notes

5/4/2013 Loaned by Mary Beth Bahren for 2013 "Those Who Served" Exhibit.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Transcription

J. J. McGrath -L- 2nd Marine Div. Camp Leguene N.C. - - - ??? - - - Mac Paris Island Parrot Ijsland Camp Lejuend Quanico Camp Pendleton San Diego Cherry Point Treasure Isalnd Japan Korea - - - 10th Marines 1th Marines ??? Easy Btry 11th - 1st Mar. Div. Quantico, Va. - - - [bottom] MacGrath RHQ Btry 10th Mar.

Dimensions

Height

88 cm

Width

40 cm

Depth

30 cm

Create Date

January 14, 2025

Update Date

July 12, 2025