Captain John C. Lanz Canvas Field Bag

Name/Title

Captain John C. Lanz Canvas Field Bag

Entry/Object ID

Gear2023.3

Description

Captain John C. Lanz Weather Officer Group Command 365th Fighter Group 9th Air Force Date of Enlistment: Place of Enlistment: Date of Discharge: Place of Discharge: Date of Birth: July 25, 1916 Place of Birth: Norristown, PA Date of Death: May 25, 2005 Place of Death: Palmyra, PA (Lebanon VA Medical Center) He was selected for the Chanute Field Roll of Merit amongst his class, Class 05, Weather Observers in 1942. He was with the 365th from initial deployment to England, across Europe and when they all came home. Interesting to note the shoulder pads.

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good

Date Examined

Aug 21, 2023

Notes

Tear in flap

Acquisition

Date

2023

Provenance

Notes

Name and officer number written on flap.

Create Date

August 22, 2023

Update Date

September 26, 2023