Service Coat
- Cotton, wool
- United States Marine Corps
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World War II Marine Corps uniform belonging to Paul Wigsten of Horseheads, New York. He was a Platoon Sergeant with Company "D" of the 1st Armored Amphibian Battalion. He served from 1942-1945 and participated in the battles of KwaJalein, Guam and Okinawa.
The jacket is also named to Richard V. Estabrook of Maine. He served from 1942-1946 with the 3rd, 8th and 27th Marines. He participated in the battles of Guadalcanal and Iwo Jima.
- Subject Matter: Military
- Created: 1942
- Collections: Textiles