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Uniforms ➔ Military Uniform
Identifier:
2002.47.1a-cDescription:
This three-piece uniform is an enlisted dress blue uniform from the United States Coast Guard of the United States Armed Forces. It was worn by Kent E. Fisher of Grand Rapids, Michigan when he served as a Yeoman Second Class from 1978 to 1981.This uniform is made of navy blue wool and consists of three pieces that include a jumper, trousers, and a black satin neckerchief. The jumper has a 2nd Class Yeoman insignia on the proper left sleeve and a red service stripe just below it. The proper right sleeve has a U.S. Coast Guard patch on the shoulder and a shield near the cuff. This jumper also has a Coast Guard Commendation Medal on the proper left breast and the back reads "Awarded to K.E. Fisher Jun 78-Aug 81 For Outstanding Service".
This uniform, along with two others donated by Kent Fisher, shows the progression of a man's career in the Coast Guard from enlisted man to Officer.
Date:
1978 – 1981Materials:
Wool, SatinCurrent Location Status:
In StorageCollection Tier:
Tier 2Source:
Gift Of Lieutenant Commander Kent E. FisherRelated Entities:
Kent E. Fisher (donor)Kent E. Fisher of Grand Rapids, Michigan began his career in the United States Coast Guard in 1970. He served as a group commander for the Coast Guard group in Muskegon from 1984 to 1987. He also acted as Public Relations Liason for the Reagan-Gorbachev summit in 1988. Kent E. Fisher (used by)
Kent E. Fisher of Grand Rapids, Michigan began his career in the United States Coast Guard in 1970. He served as a group commander for the Coast Guard group in Muskegon from 1984 to 1987. He also acted as Public Relations Liason for the Reagan-Gorbachev summit in 1988. United States Coast Guard (is related to)
Alternate names: Revenue Marine, USCG
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) is a branch of the United States Armed Forces and is the oldest continuous seagoing service in the United States. It was founded as the Revenue Marine in 1790 but became known as the United States Coast Guard in 1915. The USCG is a multi-mission service and has a maritime law enforcement mission as well as a federal regulatory agency mission as part of its mission set. It operates under the United States Department of Homeland Security during times of peace. The President of the United States can transfer it to the United States Department of the Navy at any time and the United States Congress can transfer it to the Department of the Navy during times of war. The coast guard is the smallest military branch of the United States Armed Forces but it is the world's 12th largest naval force.
