Samuel M. Raffensperger grouping

Front

Front

Name/Title

Samuel M. Raffensperger grouping

Entry/Object ID

Grouping2022.1

Description

I believe to be either a “45C” or “45D”version. This example shows evidence of hood buttons as well as buttons for a gas flap on the inside. However, there is no evidence of a gas flap. No manufacturers tag is present, however there is a small area in the neck where a size tag was present at one point. As for the owner. Samuel M. Raffensperger of Adams County, Pennsylvania served with Headquarters Company, 390th Infantry Regiment, 98th Division. He is credited with Pacific service with no additional battle credits. The 98th served in defense of the Hawaiian Islands and trained for anticipated participation in Operation Olympic. Mr. Raffensperger passed away on January 16, 1996 and is buried at Evergreen Cemetery in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. He joined as a Private and left the service in 1945 as a Staff Sergeant. It can be inferred that this was used during his time in Hawaii due to the rank printed on his jacket.

Made/Created

Manufacturer

unknown

Date made

circa 1942 - circa 1945

Time Period

20th Century

Textile Details

Notes

HBT

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Name stamped above left breast pocket

Parts

Count

2

Parts

HBT Jacket, duffle bag

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good

Date Examined

Aug 10, 2022

Notes

Great condition. No manufacturing tag present.

Acquisition

Date

2022

Provenance

Notes

Established from Name stamped on uniform and duffle bag

Create Date

August 10, 2022

Update Date

May 15, 2024