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World War I ➔ Military Rank Patches
Identifier:
1998.35.7jDescription:
Complete WWI men's Cavalry khaki green utility riding uniform worn by Grand Rapids resident George M. Chapman. Uniform includes the following pieces, a) long sleeve, button front jacket, b) adjustable white cotton collar, c) 1 pair Khaki gaitors, d) adjustable white cotton collar, e) 1 dark green felt hat, f) 1 pair hard brown leather puttees (shin guards), g) 1 pair leather and metal spurs, h) 1 metal helmet, i) 1 set of metal dog tags on ribbon, j) 3 sew on rank patches, k) 2 spare buttons.;This is a very complete & well documented collection of clothing, photos, and accessories from a local man in WWI. Parts will be used in V is for Veterans.;George M. Chapman was a Grand Rapids resident. He was a member of the 14th Calvary which originated in Grand Rapids before WWI. Chapman used these items while serving at Fort Sam Houston in Texas from 1917-1919. Possible inconsistency regarding 4 striped found on sleeve of jacket. These indicate overseas service but information provided by donor does not indicate evidence of this.Date:
1914 – 1918Current 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.