U.S. Sailor’s Uniform- WWII

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Historical Society of Hammonton

U.S. Sailor’s Uniform- WWII

U.S. Sailor’s Uniform- WWII

Name/Title

U.S. Sailor’s Uniform- WWII

Entry/Object ID

2024.16.1

Description

U.S. Sailor’s Uniform- WWII belonging to Joseph Ezzi. The uniform (top and pants) is dark navy blue wool and in the traditional style for a sailor’s uniform. Pants are complete with all buttons on front flap as well as buttons and emblems on sleeves. The uniform is in excellent condition. The grass skirt was brought back to the US as a souvenir of Joe's time in the Pacific. A life-long resident of Hammonton, Joseph Ezzi (1926-2006) served in the U.S. Navy during World War Il as Ship's Cook Third Class Petty Officer aboard the USS Petrof Bay escort carrier in the South Pacific. 2024.16.1.1-Top 2024.16.1.2- Pants

Acquisition

Accession

2024.16

Source or Donor

Joanne and Dave Murphy

Acquisition Method

Gift

Location

Location

* Untyped Location

Museum- Display

Date

March 30, 2026

Condition

Reason for Exam

At Acquisition

Overall Condition

Very Good

Date Examined

Mar 30, 2026

Examined By

Deborah White