WWII U.S. Army M1928 Haversack by Baker-Lockwood Mfg. Co., Inc. with Pack Carrier & M1936 Pistol Belt Identified to George Petavine Jr. (1941)

Description

This original WWII U.S. Army field gear kit is identified to George Petavine Jr., 39408531. View the Veteran's Information section for more details regarding Petavine's life and military service. The M1928 haversack was manufactured in 1941 by Baker-Lockwood Mfg. Co., Inc. It retains its original mess kit pouch (also known as a "meat can"). Inside are two leather pocket protectors for the mess kit's now-missing utensils. Both the haversack and mess kit pouch are marked with the original owner's name and Army Service Number, showcasing their long history together as a set. "B36" is stenciled on the underside of the mess kit pouch's flap. Unfortunately, its significance is unknown to us. Secured with thick twine to the haversack's bottom is its original pack carrier (also known as a "diaper"). Also included is Petavine's original M1936 pistol belt.

Provenance

Private Collection, Tucson, Arizona

Condition Report

This field gear kit is in good, used condition. All of the haversack's straps, hooks and buckles remain intact.

Veteran's Information

George Petavine Jr. was born on December 15, 1912, in New Orleans, Louisianna. On January 28, 1943, Petavine enlisted in the U.S. Army in Sacramento, California. He served in the Mediterranean Theater of Operations with the 331st Signal Company, Wing. He survived the war and eventually attained the rank of corporal. He died on December 17, 1994, at the age of 82 and is buried at East Lawn Memorial Park in Sacramento, California. Made available to the new owner below are Petavine's Enlistment Records, Draft Registration Cards and "Morning Reports" from the National Archives, as well as his gravesite. At Gustafson's request, the National Archives is currently processing Petavine's Official Military Personnel File, which will soon be made available below.

• Enlistment Records
• Draft Registration Cards & "Morning Reports"
• Gravesite
• Official Military Personnel File (Coming Soon)