WW1 jacket questions and patch ID

[Jim C]

Hello everyone, I’m new to the site and salute you my fellow collectors.  I came across these 2 WW1 jackets at a thrift store.  My questions are 1. What does the patch with the star & chevron represent?  2.  How were these utilized (meaning field or dress coats) since one is a heavier wool fabric (the one without collar buttons)?  3 Candy was left in the one pocket and stained the material.  How do I try to clean it?  Thanks Jim C

[aznation]

To answer your first question see link below.

 

[Jim C]

Thank you

[aznation]

You're welcome.  Also, if you can unfurl the name tag on the uniform we might be able to provide additional information.  Also, a closer pic of the collar insignia if possible.  It looks like a caduceus for medical but I'm not 100% positive.  Thanks...Matt

[Jim C]

The name is Winslow Henkle and it is a medical collar pin.  

[aznation]

9 hours ago, Jim C said:

The name is Winslow Henkle and it is a medical collar pin.  

 

I'm not really finding anybody by the name "Winslow Henkle" as far as medically related or even WWI related.  Sorry.  Perhaps someone else can find something.  There's a chance that Winslow was a middle name and he went by that but we would pretty much need to know his first name if that were the case.

[MAW]

For clarification on the star question; context is everything.

 

If you see a star associated with 3 or 4 overseas stripes, that is most likely a "first over" star.

 

If you see a star with a single service chevron, that is likely a voluntary enlistment star...an unofficial way to show you enlisted, as opposed to being drafted.

[Jim C]

Interesting.  I wish i had a chance to talk to the lady dropping off the jackets at the thrift shop.  Saw her handing them to the worker.