liner, helmet
Catalog Number
2017.2.3bDate of Origin
ca. 1941Manufacturer
unknownMaterials
metal, fabricDimensions
11 X 8 in.Description
Green helmet liner, the name "G. Kuiper" appears on a white piece of tape in the liner. Tan, fabric straps and green fabric straps are attached on the liner's inside. One of the straps is a chin strap. The inside of the liner is tan and brown, in alternating sections.History
Items from donation 2017.2 belonged to George Kuiper, they were donated in his loving memory by his family.George Henry Kuiper was born February 24, 1926 in Holland, MI to George Kuiper, Sr. (1900-1990) and Minnie Vos Kuiper (1888-1992).
He attended Holland Christian schools, graduating in 1944. That summer he attended artillery training at Camp Roberts in California. George served in the Army's Battery "A" 191st Field Artillery Battalion. George arrived in France in December of 1944. He would soon be a participant in the Battle of the Bulge. He left Europe for home in June 1946.
George married Gladys Overbeek on May 7, 1948. He worked for Roamer Boats before starting his own company, Zeeland Industries.