Name/Title
Garrison HatDescription
Hat belonged to Sargent Edward Leo Harrington, Hastings, Michiga, donated by his widow, Dona Harrington Wilkins. He served in the 27th Squadron, First Persuit Group, trained in Canada, served one year in France. Refused to service with Eddie Rickenbacher's Airplane once because the ACE was "too stuck up". Mr. Harrington was born in Grand Rapids, moved to Hastings as a child, father of six daughters, died of cancer 114 years after his marriage to Dona Harrington Wilkins. Mr. Harrington's name and rank are hand printed on inside of cap. Cap is 11" long 4 3/4" high with a 1 3/4" band and two military buttons on left side and snaps under the band.Acquisition
Accession
75.20Source or Donor
Donna Harrington WilkinsRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Harrington, Edward Leo