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Description
This is an original WWII USAAF M1941 field jacket. The M1941 was the most prevalent field jacket during WWII and was utilized by all branches of the Armed Services. This example is identified to Staff Sergeant Ralph L. Hartley, 33273373. View the Veteran's Information section for more details regarding S/Sgt. Hartley's life and military service. This jacket's outer shell is constructed of an OD#3 (khaki) cotton material, with a "mustard" color wool flannel lining. Its manufacturer's and size labels have since been removed but please refer to the Measurements section for more details. Inscribed on its interior placket is the original owner's Army Service Number and name, "33273373, R. L. HARTLEY".
Provenance
Personal Collection of Chelius Carter
Condition Report
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This jacket is in fair, well used condition. There are several stains, tears and repairs throughout, and two buttons are missing from the wearer's left side adjustment; however, its original TALON zipper still functions.
Measurements
Chest: 21.5 inches
Length: 24.5 inches
Sleeve: 20.5 inches
Veteran's Information
Ralph Leroy Hartley was born on April 17, 1911, in Erie County, Pennsylvania. The National Personnel Records Center in St. Louis, Missouri incurred a fire on July 12, 1973, which destroyed 16-18 million Official Military Personnel Files; unfortunately, Hartley's enlistment records appear to have been affected. That said, we were able to discover he registered for the draft on October 16, 1940, and enlisted in the Army Air Corps in July of 1942.During the war, he served as a staff sergeant in the Air Transport Command, based at Harmon Field in Newfoundland. Hartley survived the war and died on January 21, 1993, at the age of 81 and is buried at North East Cemetery in North East, Pennsylvania. Made available to the new owner below are Hartley's draft registration cards, "Morning Reports" from the National Archives, as well as his obituary and gravesite. At Gustafson's request, the National Archives is currently processing Hartley's Official Military Personnel File, which will soon be made available below.
