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In newly issued 'Zoot Suit' Camoflage Uniform - January 1944
The letters and other material found in the army trunk of an American infantryman who served in the Second World War.
Vic Petersen
In newly issued 'Zoot Suit' Camoflage Uniform - January 1944
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About this blog
For many years, Victor Petersen's army trunk was in the possession of his niece. In military parlance, the trunk is more properly called a foot locker - about 30 x 16 x 12 inches.
Recently re-opened, and its contents examined, the editors will post them over time, as much as possible, in the chronological order that Vic wrote, collected, or was given them. To read it from the beginning, go to the earliest post.
This is Vic's blog, the materials you read and see are his. The editors will provide additional information as required to place the material within its historical context. Such material will be in italics. In addition, a companion blog, Beyond Vic's Trunk, provides more detailed information about the people, places and events mentioned in this blog.
CLICK ON ANY PICTURE TO SEE IT IN FULL SCREEN MODE.
Recently re-opened, and its contents examined, the editors will post them over time, as much as possible, in the chronological order that Vic wrote, collected, or was given them. To read it from the beginning, go to the earliest post.
This is Vic's blog, the materials you read and see are his. The editors will provide additional information as required to place the material within its historical context. Such material will be in italics. In addition, a companion blog, Beyond Vic's Trunk, provides more detailed information about the people, places and events mentioned in this blog.
CLICK ON ANY PICTURE TO SEE IT IN FULL SCREEN MODE.
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