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Gulf War ➔ Military Uniform
Identifier:
2002.12.1a-eDescription:
This eight-piece dress blue uniform is from the United States Marine Corps of the United States Armed Forces. It was worn by Roland Lindh of Grand Rapids, Michigan from 1989-1990 during the Persian Gulf War.This uniform consists of eight pieces that include a black wool jacket, a white detachable collar, a belt, a white dacron polyester and cotton shirt, blue cotton trousers, barracks cover number 2002.12.2, suspenders number 2002.12.3, and gloves number 2002.12.4. The jacket has Marine Corps Officer collar devices and there are 1st Lieutenant rank insignias on the epaulets. There are also ribbons and medals on the proper left breast that are as follows: a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, a National Defense Service Medal, a Southwest Asia Service Medal with a service star, a Navy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, a Rifle Sharpshooter Medal, and a Pistol Expert Medal. The trousers also display blood stripes on the outer seams.
Date:
1989 – 1990Materials:
Wool, Dacron Polyester, CottonCurrent Location Status:
In StorageCollection Tier:
Tier 2Source:
Gift Of Roland LindhRelated Entities:
Saco Uniforms (creator) Roland Lindh (donor)Mr. Roland Lindh, a Grand Rapids resident and Calvin College graduate, was an officer with the United States Marine Corps during the late 1980s and early 1990s. During his service Mr. Lindh was stationed with a forward supply unit in the Middle East as part of the Persian Gulf War of 1989-90 (operations Desert Storm and Desert Shield). Through his donation of six uniforms the Museum has a comprehensive range of Marine Corps officers uniforms from the Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm era (1989). Roland Lindh (used by)
Mr. Roland Lindh, a Grand Rapids resident and Calvin College graduate, was an officer with the United States Marine Corps during the late 1980s and early 1990s. During his service Mr. Lindh was stationed with a forward supply unit in the Middle East as part of the Persian Gulf War of 1989-90 (operations Desert Storm and Desert Shield). Through his donation of six uniforms the Museum has a comprehensive range of Marine Corps officers uniforms from the Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm era (1989). United States Marine Corps (is related to)
Alternate names: Continental Marines, USMC
The United States Marine Corps, also known as USMC, is a service branch of the United States Armed Forces specializing in amphibious and expeditionary warfare. The USMC is responsible for operating installations on land and amphibious warfare ships around the world. It was founded as the Continental Marines in 1775, during the American Revolutionary War. After the war, the marines disbanded due to lack of funding. On July 11th, 1798 the institution was reestablished by the United States Congress. On June 30th, 1834 it became an asset of the United States Department of the Navy. The USMC is the smallest service branch of the Department of Defense, working closely alongside the United States Navy on several tactical aviation squadrons throughout the world. In addition, they also operate from inside many Navy aircraft carriers serving as a valuable asset both at sea and on land.
