An American Red Cross M1

[JimD]

Margaret M. Stopher was born in June 3, 1915 in Noblesville, Indiana. She was the daughter of Emmet C. and Helen H. Stopher. She attended Kent State University where her father was Registrar. Margaret he was active in her sorority and in school drama productions. After graduation she became high school teacher before teaching freshman English at the University of Wisconsin while working toward a doctoral degree. In July 1943 Margaret joined the American Red Cross as an overseas volunteer and served in Europe. She served as a Staff Assistant for a Clubmobile in England and Europe. She resigned her position in the ARC November 1945. She is listed as a passenger on USAT EDMUND B. ALEXANDER leaving Le Havre, France Oct. 29, 1945 and arriving in Boston November 6, 1945

 

Margaret Stopher never married and went on to become a Professor of English at Kent State University. She is buried alongside her parents at the Standing Rock Cemetery in Ohio.

 

The helmet is a fix loop with a Capac liner. The liner strap has lost half its length but both liner and helmet are in pretty good condition otherwise.

 

The photo of the Clubmobile is not Margaret’s vehicle but is an example of the type of service she performed.

Thanks for looking.

 

[JimD]

[JimD]

[Justin]

Really nice helmet.

 

J

[sgtdorango]

Beautiful helmet.....mike

[TFH]

Beautiful helmet !

[Bugme]

ID'd Red Cross helmets are rare birds indeed!

[USMC-RECON0321]

Excellent helmet, research and history. Thanks for sharing.

 

Troy

[GoldenCross]

Add a +1 to the number of amazing ID'd helmets out there! Well done!