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World War I ➔ Military Uniform
Identifier:
145497Description:
This four-piece uniform is a winter service uniform from the United States Army of the United States Armed Forces. It was worn by John R. Nagel during World War I.This uniform is made of olive-drab wool and is comprised of four pieces that include a jacket, breeches, and leggings number 145497.1. The jacket features a red honorable discharge chevron on the proper left sleeve and a U.S. device on the collar. This jacket displays three medals on the proper left breast which are a World War I Victory Medal, a medal from the 14th Annual Convention of Disabled American Veterans, and a medal from the 19th National Convention of Disabled American Veterans.
Date:
1914 – 1918Materials:
WoolCurrent Location Status:
In StorageCollection Tier:
Tier 2Source:
Gift Of Mrs. John R. NagelRelated Entities:
Mrs. John R. Nagel (donor) John R. Nagel (used by)John R. Nagel served in the United States Army during World War I. 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.
