Root Uniform Pants, c.1940s

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Trumbull County Historical Society

Name/Title

Root Uniform Pants, c.1940s

Entry/Object ID

06.5.3

Tags

1940s, Military, Military, World War II

Description

This uniform was worn by William D. Root, a native of Johnston, Ohio. Root enlisted on July 20, 1942, at the age of 23; his military record states that he served for the duration of the war, 1942-1945. WWII US Army uniform pants with buttons made from heavy-weight olive wool. 43.25"L, Waist 34" These pants are part of a 5 piece uniform which includes a jacket, shirt, pants, overcoat, and cap.

Acquisition

Accession

06.5

Source or Donor

Root, William

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Date made

1942 - 1945

Location

Room

Textile Storage

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Root, William