ken1967 Posted January 29, 2019 Share #1 Posted January 29, 2019 Hi everyone! I was given this jacket just recently from a co-worker who said it belonged to his dad. I have never collected any Navy items, so I'm a bit lost and could use some input on them. The veteran was a Hellcat pilot on the USS Belleau Wood CV-24 in the Pacific and went on to serve in Korea, served as a jet test pilot, flight deck coordinator for the USS Independence, and air coverage coordinator during the Cuban missile crisis. Retired a Navy Commander in 1963. This from a letter from his son. I am looking to pull his records, etc. Thanks in advance! Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken1967 Posted January 29, 2019 Author Share #2 Posted January 29, 2019 .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
268th C.A. Posted January 29, 2019 Share #3 Posted January 29, 2019 WW2 era Jacket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbranch Posted January 29, 2019 Share #4 Posted January 29, 2019 Looks like a 1950's contract USN G1 jacket to me.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted January 29, 2019 Share #5 Posted January 29, 2019 Its a 1950's contract jacket. the M-422A designation was used during WWII. The G-1 designation didnt start until the late 40's. Kurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted January 29, 2019 Share #6 Posted January 29, 2019 I agree a post Ww2 jacket.The knits appear replaced as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazelot Posted January 30, 2019 Share #7 Posted January 30, 2019 Tat is actually a post Korean war contract. Probably 1954 or 1955 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken1967 Posted January 31, 2019 Author Share #8 Posted January 31, 2019 Thanks everyone! I received his service records, etc. He was awarded a DFC with one gold star and AM with four gold stars for service in WWII and Korea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocco74 Posted April 8, 2020 Share #9 Posted April 8, 2020 its a 1957 contract... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundance Posted April 9, 2020 Share #10 Posted April 9, 2020 Wow - nice gift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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