Name/Title
JacketEntry/Object ID
2018.11.1Description
Olive green Eisenhower uniform jacket. The jacket opens down the center front and has two breast pocket. On the right sleeve is an insignia patch of three chevrons, and a small square patch with a gold laurel wreath. On the left sleeve is an insignia patch of three chevrons, and a round blue patch with a white A.Context
Worn by Clinton E. Catto of Barre, Vermont, during World War II
From the finding aid for documents in the Vermont Historical Society Library:
Clinton Erwin Catto was born in Barre, Vermont, on December 18, 1911, the third child
of Catherine Pratt Catto and William E. Catto (1865-1918), both natives of Aberdeen, Scotland.
Clinton’s father was a granite worker who died at age 50 of silicosis; his mother took in boarders
to support herself.
Mr. Catto worked for the Granite Mutual Insurance Co., of Barre as an inspector and
underwriter for six years before enlisting in the U.S. Army on January 31, 1944, at age 32. He
served in the 3256th Signal Service Company as a Clerk Typist with the rank of Sergeant. He was
discharged on January 12, 1946.
After the war, Mr. Catto returned to work at Granite Mutual and eventually became its
president. He retired as president in 1987 but continued to serve as chairman of the board until
1994. He also served as a director of the Champlain Casualty Company of Vermont and was its
first president, serving from 1987 until 1990.
Clinton E. Catto married Christyne Johnson on September 18, 1933. They had three
daughters and one son. Mr. Catto died on October 23, 1995.Acquisition
Accession
2018.11Source or Donor
Catto, WilliamAcquisition Method
GiftCredit Line
In memory of Clinton E. CattoMade/Created
Date made
1941 - 1945Place
Country
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Uniform, MilitaryNomenclature Primary Object Term
UniformNomenclature Primary Object Term
JacketNomenclature Sub-Class
Status SymbolsNomenclature Sub-Class
Main GarmentsNomenclature Class
Personal SymbolsNomenclature Class
ClothingNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsNomenclature Category
Category 03: Personal ObjectsDimensions
Dimension Description
OverallWidth
18 inLength
24-1/2 inRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Catto, Clinton Erwin (1911-1995)Related Places
Place
City
Barre CityCounty
Washington CountyState/Province
VermontCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North America