Military | Jefferson County Museum MT

American Legion Cap - Cap, Military

American Legion #105 cap; dark blue with gold trim; 5 medals attached to cap.

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Army Canteen - Canteen

Army canteen used by Bob Haab in the military.

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Army Dress Hat - Cap, Military

Army service cap with metal army insignia on the front; was worn by Bill Rainey in the 60s, a resident of Clancy.

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Army Duffel Bag - Bag, Duffel

Green U. S. Army duffle bag with strap.The Army-issue duffel bags were made with olive drab material—a sort of army green. Blue was a more expensive dye and wasn't on-brand for camouflage, so olive green became the norm to match the uniforms of the day.

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Army Fatigue Belt - Belt

A World War II Army fatigue belt that belonged to Maynard Olson. Maynard entered the Army at Fort Snelling, Minnesota on July 13, 1942 and was discharged at Camp McCoy, Wisconsin on January 1, 1946, after serving at various locations in the U.S. and France over 3 1/2 years of service.

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Army medical pouch - Pouch

A green army medical pouch donated by Maynard Olson. He entered the Army at Fort Snelling, Minnesota on July 13, 1942 and was discharged at Camp McCoy, Wisconsin on January 1, 1946, after serving at various locations in the U.S. and France over 3 1/2 years of service. Casualties from the Battle of the Bulge in the northeastern France and Belgium areas were served by a hospital train running from Dijon to Marseilles, France. Maynard served on this...

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Army Mess Kit - Kit, Mess

The Army aluminum mess kit includes two pans, a knife, fork, spoon, and is stamped 'U. S.' Its handle folds, making the kit compact.

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Army NCO jacket - Jacket

World War II Army wool NCO jacket. Honorable discharge patch above right breast pocket; air corp patch on left shoulder; staff sargeant E-6 insignia on both shoulders; two bars above left breast pocket with one having four stars on it and the other one has a leaf on it.

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Army Pouch - Pouch, Cartridge

Green ammunition pouch used by Bob Haab from Clancy, Montana during his time in the Army Reserve.

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Avenge Pearl Harbor Join the Navy Now - Poster

A poster of Avenge Pearl Harbor! : join the navy now The "Avenge Pearl Harbor, Join the Navy Now!" poster was a powerful piece of propaganda used during World War II to boost recruitment for the United States Navy. The slogan, "Avenge Pearl Harbor," directly tied the call to action to the Japanese attack on December 7, 1941, which spurred the US into the war. This poster aimed to evoke a strong emotional response of anger and a desire for retrib...

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Bates Lites men's naval uniform dress shoes. - Shoe

A pair of Bates Lites men's military naval uniform dress shoes.

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Boulder Men Leave for WWI-Roy Leonard & Jack B. - Postcard, Picture

Black and white full bleed photo postcard of men and boys lined up in front of Windsor Hotel & Bar; car with American flag, horse and buggy; date and photographer (Keller) on photo; on the back is written: "Jack B(illegible), Roy Leonard leaving Boulder for World War I; similar photo posted on The Heritage Center Facebook page indicates the car was Bill Wolter's Taxi service which went from the Windsor to the Depot (same date & photo). Date 1917...

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