Name/Title
Uniform, Military necktie, deaccessionedEntry/Object ID
85.98.3Description
Material: textile. Size: 4" W. x 47 5/8" L. Description: black rayon - long sash tapered to a point on both ends - natural cotton canvas liner - U.S. Merchant Marine uniform.Context
Waseca County Military - WWII. Worn by donor during military service from 1944-46. His rank was oiler. He served aboard a freighter named "John Paul Jones." He traveled all over the world with most of the time spent in Europe & South America. During WWII, the Navy had seamen on board to man guns for protection as they hauled military supplies. At the end of WWII, he was in Japan. He received an honorable discharge. He is a member of the VFW & American Legion.Cataloged By
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Object Name
Uniform, Military NecktieClass
Clothing, AccessoryCategory
Personal ArtifactsDeaccession
85.98.3 DeaccessionCreate Date
August 17, 1998Update Date
March 27, 2026