Object Record
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Object Name |
Cap, Baseball |
Caption |
Baseball cap |
Description |
Baseball cap from the 35th Field Hospital World War Ii 50th Reunion September 1993. Blue mesh with white covered foam front and blue visor. Belonged to Edward H. Schmidt. Edward H. Schmidt was born January 26, 1915, son of William "Bill" & Minnie Schmidt. He graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1934. He entered U.S. Army active duty April 17, 1942 and served first as a Cook for 11 months and then with the 35th Field hospital (WWII) in Africa and Italy as a Medical Technician 4th grade. He was wardmaster and supervised the work of 2 men. Gave medicines, shots and pills as directed. Assisted nurses in bathing and feeding patients. Kept temperature books and shot records on patients. Served overseas 27 months and wore 3 battle stars. He was honorably discharged November 24, 1945. |
Catalog Number |
2017-0141-005 |
Search Terms |
Reunions Caps Military personnel World War II |
Subjects |
Reunions Caps Military personnel World War II |
People |
Schmidt, Edward H. |