robinb Posted March 7, 2016 Share #1 Posted March 7, 2016 I've had this for years. There may have been a round patch on the left shoulder at one time. What is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agate hunter Posted October 23, 2018 Share #2 Posted October 23, 2018 All I can find on the name Robin is a Vernon O. Huddleston. He was local, lived in Sheridan Oregon in WWI, Willamina Ore. later. Was a carpenter in the 1930 and 40 census. Born in Elkton Oregon 1895. Died in 1968. Only military record I find is a ship transport record showing departing Hoboken NJ on Dec. 12, 1917 as a PFC in Co. A 162nd Infantry, 41st Div. Can't find any information on him during WWII except a draft registration card. My guess would be some kind of uniform acquired to wear to reunions or veteran gatherings?Do you remember where you got this jacket? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwnorma Posted October 23, 2018 Share #3 Posted October 23, 2018 robinb, It is a pretty standard, WW1 era jacket for a "War Worker." The "plain" buttons were prescribed for non-military war work uniforms. Unfortunately because these were largely tailored, they are often subject to the fashion whims of the wearer--there are many variations. Best guess would be YMCA or Red Cross. Although it could be for a smaller organization as well. The only hope of nailing it down would be through the guy's name Regardless, scarce WW1 coat. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
world war I nerd Posted October 23, 2018 Share #4 Posted October 23, 2018 The coat worn by this unidentified YMCA worker is a pretty good match … By the way, this guy looks a bit like Paul Newman when he was older. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinb Posted October 24, 2018 Author Share #5 Posted October 24, 2018 That sure looks like it. Thanks guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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