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2004.39.11Description
Black and white photograph of Jacob E. Zwemer holding his Army boots.History
This pair of boots were issued to Jacob in 1918 at Camp Custer.Jacob E. Zwemer was born on April 10, 1894 in Ottawa County, MI. He married Helene H. Nykamp (1895-1972).
Jacob lived in the Holland, MI area his entire life. He was a veteran of World War One (a Polar Bear).
Jacob owned Central Hardware and was a member of Faith Christian Reformed Church.
Jacob died in Holland on July 3, 1976. He was buried in Graafschap Cemetery in Holland, MI.