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World War I ➔ Military Spurs
Identifier:
1998.35.7gDescription:
These spurs are part of a summer service uniform from the United States Army of the United States Armed Forces. They were worn by George M. Chapman of Grand Rapids, Michigan during World War I while serving at Fort Sam Houston in Texas from 1917 to 1919.These spurs accompany uniform number 1998.35.7a-b.
Date:
1917 – 1919Materials:
Leather, MetalDimensions:
8"" h 4"" wCurrent Location Status:
In StorageCollection Tier:
Tier 2Source:
Gift Of Dorothy J. EwingRelated Entities:
Ewing, Dorothy J. (donor) George M. Chapman (used by)George M. Chapman was a Grand Rapids resident. He was a member of the 14th Calvary which originated in Grand Rapids before World War I. Chapman served at Fort Sam Houston in Texas from 1917 to 1919. United States Army (is related to)
The United States Army is a service branch of the United States Armed Forces that specializes in ground-based offensive and defensive warfare. The mission of the United States Army is to fight and win our Nation's wars, by providing prompt, sustained, land dominance, across the full range of military operations and the spectrum of conflict, in support of combatant commanders.The United States Army we know today has roots that can be traced back to the Continental Army which was formed in 1775 during the American Revolutionary War. After the War, The Congress of the Confederation officially created the United States Army in 1784 to replace the disbanded Continental Army. The United States Army is the largest military branch of the armed forces in which participates in disputes worldwide today through preserving peace and security and providing for the defense of the United States.
