stratasfan Posted March 26, 2019 Am wondering if there was certain insignia or emblems or something for the soldiers (Army and Navy) who manned the PXs on bases and ships. Really interested in the WWI-WWII era, however, generally speaking I'd be interested in learning! PXs are just fascinating to me, and I just wondered if there is insignia for the guys who ran them (behind the counter). Thanks for any thoughts! Elizabeth If you ever want a custom hand-embroidered (no machine) patch, I'm open to commissions! Pay or trade!***********************For an idea of my military collecting interests and wish list, see my profile page!Looking for Old-Style US Coast Guard Commendation Medal (w/ or w/o ribbon)! Oh, tarry and be strong; Tell God in prayer. What is thy hidden grief; Thy secret care. Yet, if no answer come; Pray on and wait: God's time is always best; Never too late. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reforger Posted March 26, 2019 Haven‘t seen or heard of any. I actually haven‘t heard of soldiers running PXs either. AAFES runs the PX since WWII. Emloyees are civilian. I assume it‘s always been civilian? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paulruss Posted March 26, 2019 Haven‘t seen or heard of any. I actually haven‘t heard of soldiers running PXs either. AAFES runs the PX since WWII. Emloyees are civilian. I assume it‘s always been civilian? Same here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Allan H. Posted March 26, 2019 I believe that ship run exchanges in WWII were run by navy storekeepers mates. They would have worn a crow with crossed keys below. Allan Never under-estimate the power of prayer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wharfmaster Posted March 26, 2019 My father was a Navy Exchange officer, Supply Corps oakleaves. Wharf In Peace and War, US Merchant Marine. WARNING: Dangerous Cargo. No Visitors, No Smoking, No Open Lights. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gregory Posted March 26, 2019 Am wondering if there was certain insignia or emblems or something for the soldiers (Army and Navy) who manned the PXs... Nothing special or completely nothing. Here you have PX at Istres, France, 1945, USAAF PX. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gregory Posted March 26, 2019 This is also WWII USAAF PX at Papua New Guinea. As you can see sometimes it would be hard to wear something special to serve as a PX personnel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topdcnut Posted March 26, 2019 From 44 forward ships store would have been run by a Ships Serviceman who's specialty was represented by a key crossing a quil pen. They also ran the Laundry and Barbershop. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gregory Posted March 26, 2019 And many times the PX personnel was civilian (USAAF PX at Okinawa) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stratasfan Posted March 26, 2019 Thanks to all who commented! Very interesting! I wondered if QMC or something manned them. I know that civilians do them now (at least in the ones I've been in), but I've seen pics of soldiers manning them during WWII, so wondered if someone in particular ran them. Thanks! If you ever want a custom hand-embroidered (no machine) patch, I'm open to commissions! Pay or trade!***********************For an idea of my military collecting interests and wish list, see my profile page!Looking for Old-Style US Coast Guard Commendation Medal (w/ or w/o ribbon)! Oh, tarry and be strong; Tell God in prayer. What is thy hidden grief; Thy secret care. Yet, if no answer come; Pray on and wait: God's time is always best; Never too late. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gregory Posted March 26, 2019 ...but I've seen pics of soldiers manning them during WWII... Yes, the soldiers as well (USAAF PX, France, 1945) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
