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pants, uniform
pants, uniform
pants, uniform

pants, uniform

Catalog Number
1998.30.2c
Description
41.5" x 32"; dark blue serge trousers with 1.5" wide gold braid covering side seams; two hip pockets, two side pockets and a watch pocket - pockets have a cream-colored lining with a blue nylon outer lining; waistband with 7 belt loops and a lining of rubberized braid to prevent slippage; metal zipper.
History
William Jacob Ver Hey Sr. was born in Michigan on 6/23/1919 to Nick and Hattie Ver Hey. The large family lived at 34 E 26th St. William graduated from Holland High School in 1939. He enlisted with the National Guard in April of 1941. He was a member of Company D, 126th Infantry. William then enlisted in the Army on April 2, 1951. William was married to Louise Claude Rove. They had 3 children; Margaret Jane (1952-54), Nicholas Charles (1953-2007) and William Jacob, Jr. (1955-56). William was released from the Army on August 23, 1974. William earned many awards during his time of service to our country. William died on December 4, 1998.
Gift of
Ver Hey, Louise