Name/Title
Michigan State Troops Uniform WWIIEntry/Object ID
2010.14.7Description
The Uniform of
First Lieutenant Harold W. Wedding
This uniform belonged to Lt. Harold Wedding of Saginaw who served multiple enlistments with the Michigan National Guard between 1926 and 1940 as a Sergeant with Company “F” of the 125th Infantry.
Mustered out of the National Guard in 1940, he joined the Michigan State Troops in April of 1941as a Sergeant. In February of 1942 he was commissioned as a Lieutenant.
Lt Wedding served as Commander of Headquarters Detachment, First Battalion, 33rd Infantry Regiment and remained with the State Troops until they were disbanded in 1947.
The Tunic is a standard Army four pocket pattern, but note that the buttons depict the Seal of the State of Michigan instead of the Army design.
The ribbon is a Michigan State Troops unique item, the Actual Duty Ribbon. To have earned this ribbon, Lt Wedding was on normal State Active Duty for at least 30 days or served during a declared emergency. The Small Star in the ribbon indicates Lt Wedding was eligible for this award twice.Cataloged By
Chris CausleyAcquisition
Accession
2010.14Source or Donor
Chris CausleyAcquisition Method
DonationSource (if not Accessioned)
Chris CausleyClothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
JacketClothing Sex
MaleMade/Created
Date made
circa 1940 - circa 1947Time Period
World War TwoPlace
City
SaginawCounty
Saginaw CountyState/Province
Michigan* Untyped Place
United StatesLocation
Location
Tall Display Case
Display Case Q* Untyped Location
Main Gallery SouthCategory
Exhibit