New Addition 2nd Nicaragua Vet USMC Tunics

[DevilDan1900]

I just picked this super nice pair of uniforms off from ebay last night with a quick buy it now at 285.00. I think I did alright. They are both 1923-24 Quartermaster dated and named to USMC Corporal Clarence E Mater. According to the Marine Corps Muster Rolls, Clarence E. Mater served in the late 1920's and early 1930's at a number of different posts around the US, as well with 49th Company, 5th Marines in Matagalpa, Nicaragua in 1929. He was promoted to Corporal in 1932. Anybody out there who has access to any USMC records, I would love to find out more about his service record. The green tunic appears to be one of the Quartermaster Depot altered M1917s, where they modified the high collar to an open collar for re-issue.

[Brig]

nice pair of uniforms, and I'd say a nice price, too

[cbuehler]

You did quite well on these. They modified a lot of earlier stand collar coats to the roll collar in the late 20's.

The Marine Corps never throws anything away of course!

 

CB

[teufelhunde.ret]

They do appear to be a find in great condition, esp the roll collar blouse. Not many made it that weel thru the period. Any other names on it? Are the EGA's correct for the period. Now all you need is a set of period EGA's for the dress collar!!!!! s/f Darrell

[usmcaviator]

Nice snag Dan!!!

 

Mike

[byank1863]

Nice group of uniforms and for a good price.

[DevilDan1900]

Thanks to forum support for providing some great additional research info as per my questions regarding Cpl. Mater's service record. Thought I would share it here for anyone who was interested. Very neat that he was stationed for a time at Pearl Harbor.

 

Here's a sampling of his record. He did move around a lot:

 

He apparently served as a "Chief Signalman" at many posts and became a Corporal in June 1932.

 

 

Name: Clarence E Mater

Muster Date: Nov 1928

Enlistment Date: 26 Nov 1928

Rank: Private

Station: Recruit Depot, Marine Corps Base, San Diego, California

 

Muster Date: Jan 1929

Rank: Private

Station: Forty Ninth Company, Fifth Regiment, Second Brigade

 

 

Muster Date: Sep 1929

Rank: Private

Station: 8th Co, 3rd Bn, 5th Regt, 2nd Brigade, Usmc, Matagalpa, Nic

 

 

Muster Date: Jun 1930

Rank: Private

Station: Barracks Detachment, Marine Barracks, Naval Operating Base, Pearl Harbor, T.H.

 

Muster Date: Apr 1931

Rank: Private First Class

Station: U S Naval Prison, Marine Barracks, Parris Lsland, S C

 

Muster Date: Jun 1932

Rank: Corporal

Station: Marine Barracks, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California,

 

 

Muster Date: Jul 1932

Rank: Corporal

Station: Marine Detachment, U S Naval Air Station, Seattle, Washington

 

 

LAST ENTRY FOR HIM:

 

Muster Date: Nov 1932

Rank: Corporal

Station: Marine Barracks, Naval Ordnance Plant, South Charleston, West Virginia