epaulet, uniform
Catalog Number
1998.30.2g
Description
4" x 1.75"x .375"; one of two epaulets bordered with gold braid; inside this, on a powder blue grosgrain is the eagle insignia, embroidered with silver metallic thread; back is based on black felt with metal hooks to attach to jacket shoulders; epaulets stored in an enameled light blue and silver, paper-covered cardboard box; clear plastic oval windows cover each epaulet; a supply of spare fasteners is included in box; price tag shows $4.75.
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
