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WWII USAAF Officer's Khaki "Flighter" Crusher Cap by Bancroft Cap Co. Identified to Lt. William D. Porterfield (Size 6 1/2)

WWII USAAF Officer's Khaki "Flighter" Crusher Cap by Bancroft Cap Co. Identified to Lt. William D. Porterfield (Size 6 1/2)

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Description

This is an original WWII U.S. Army Air Force officer's "Flighter" crusher cap manufactured by Bancroft Cap Co. of Framingham, Massachusetts. It is inscribed with its original owner's initials and name, "W. D. Porterfield". View the Veteran's Information section for more details regarding Lieutenant William D. Porterfield's life and military service. Faintly marked beneath Porterfield's identification is an apparent "BG69", believed to denote the 69th Bombardment Group of the 13th Air Force. This cap is constructed of a summer weight khaki cotton and features a russet brown leather chinstrap and single ply "crushable" visor. Unfortunately, no size tag could be located; however, it has been measured and is a confirmed size 6 1/2.

Provenance

Private Collection, Plattekill, New York

Condition Report



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This cap is in good, well used condition. The khaki material exhibits moth holes, and the headliner has stiffened and deteriorated.

Veteran's Information

William Daniel Porterfield was born on August 28, 1920, in Comer, Georgia. On December 11, 1942, Porterfield enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps in Atlanta, Georgia. During the war, he served in the Pacific Theater of Operations. He was awarded the Air Medal with Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster, the Purple Heart, the Soldier's Medal, and the Silver Star Medal. Porterfield survived the war and died on August 26, 2002, just two days before his 82nd birthday. Made available to the new owner below are Porterfield's enlistment records from the National Archives, draft registration, Air Medal, and Soldier's Medal award cards, as well as his obituary and gravesite. At Gustafson's request, the National Archives is currently processing Porterfield's complete file, which will be made available below when completed.

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