Canteen

Name/Title

Canteen

Entry/Object ID

2008.1.10a-c

Description

a - Olive-green canvas case that snaps and belt for the waist to carry the canteen b - Metal canteen with a black cap c - Dish, which the canteen fits into, for food

Context

This canteen was among the WWII equipment used by Lawrence Rossi (1918-2025) of Barre during his three years of service in the Pacific Theater. Rossi served in the Army as a 1st Lieutenant with the 172nd Infantry. After he was discharged in 1946 he continued to serve in the Vermont National Guard and was reactivated to serve in the Korean War. He retired as a Major from the Vermont National Guard in 1963.

Acquisition

Accession

2008.1

Source or Donor

Rossi, Nelda G., Rossi, Lawrence K.

Acquisition Method

Gift

Dimensions

Height

8 in

Width

4 in

Length

5-1/2 in

Materials

Material

Metal, Cotton, Plastic

Material Notes

Case is made of canvas

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Rossi, Lawrence K.

Related Places

Place

City

Barre City

County

Washington County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America