World War Two Ensign Navy Officer Hat

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Posted 14 years ago

electobacco
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Here is one for all of the military collectors out there! The hat has a business card on the inside in what seems to be a plastic sleeve for some type of driving/tour guide service in Jamaica. Does anyone know why this would be here? And on the back it seems is the name of the officer, his address, and how he can be reached through the military. Was this common practice? Also I would appreciate if someone can confirm this as being an Ensign Navy Officer Hat from WWII. If anyone can assist me on this cool. If not no big deal. Thank you so much in advance. Also thank you all for looking and have a blessed remainder of the week my friends! : )

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scottvez, 14 years ago
Everything looks good for it being WW2 era or soon after.

Name and address in the hat is still done today.

He served in VPB-32 a Navy Patrol Squadron. They had that designation from OCT 44 until MAY 46. Here is a history on the unit:

http://www.vpnavy.com/vp5f_history.html

Scott
bymorestuffga, 14 years ago
This not so old VP'r likes it!
(VP23 Seahawks 1983-1986)
electobacco, 14 years ago
Thank you so much for the information scottvez! Your knowledge of war related artifacts amazes me!! I will have to check the site out. Thank you again and take care my friend....
electobacco, 14 years ago
Thank you as well for enjoying the post Mrj303....
electobacco, 14 years ago
bymorestuffga I appreciate the post and I really am not sure what you are trying to say though. Could you please be more specific. If not no big deal. There is no doubt about this being from the timeframe as mentioned above.
electobacco, 13 years ago
Thanks for the like timb and love BELLIN!! : )
ttomtucker, 13 years ago
Charles J Stang Jr served in the US Navy from 1942 to 1945. He was born in Sandusky, OH on Dec 25, 1919 and passed away March 25, 2010. The cover on the hat looks to be green. The Navy forrestry green uniform was used by naval avaition group.
electobacco, 13 years ago
ttomtucker you are awesome. How do you find out this type of information? I really appreciate you making me aware of this. Thanks for the love as well to you and packrat on this item... : )
LanceG, 11 years ago
This is a very neat hat. I love that he chose to write his identifying information on the back of a card for a Jamaican cab driver - that just adds to the story. The Myrtle bank hotel is lovely- maybe he took some leave there? Or maybe he did a port call in Kingston?

http://www.jamaicans.com/gallery/nostalgia/Myrtle_Bank_Hotel_Kingston

Thanks for sharing!

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