Our United State Army Airforce History

GySgt1811 · 05-20-2014, 11:52 AM

Eric,

I can do three of the four. The first is a U.S.Marine Corporal, service dress alpha shirt and tie.

The second is U.S.Navy 1st Class Stewards Mate, undress blues. Back in the day these Stewards Mates were African-Americans and Philippinos who waited on Officers only. They waited tables, washed and pressed uniforms, shined shoes; generally "Batman" duties. Whites were traditionally excluded from this Rating. IIRC, after serving 4 years in the USN, Phillipinos could gain US citizenship. All, chime in here for correction.

The third, I think, may be USMC, may be USA, but way before my time...WWI or between the wars. Someone else will know, I'm sure.

Number 4 is USMC Corporal; Service dress Green Blouse, with one 4 year service mark.

I hope I haven't screwed up too bad. Whilel writing this I have to go from memory. My computer and my lack of computer abilities won't let me go look at what I'm writing about. Memory only.

Best Regards,

Gunny John

05-20-2014, 11:52 AM	#21
GySgt1811 Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 237 Thanks: 1,238 Thanked 126 Times in 84 Posts	Eric, I can do three of the four. The first is a U.S.Marine Corporal, service dress alpha shirt and tie. The second is U.S.Navy 1st Class Stewards Mate, undress blues. Back in the day these Stewards Mates were African-Americans and Philippinos who waited on Officers only. They waited tables, washed and pressed uniforms, shined shoes; generally "Batman" duties. Whites were traditionally excluded from this Rating. IIRC, after serving 4 years in the USN, Phillipinos could gain US citizenship. All, chime in here for correction. The third, I think, may be USMC, may be USA, but way before my time...WWI or between the wars. Someone else will know, I'm sure. Number 4 is USMC Corporal; Service dress Green Blouse, with one 4 year service mark. I hope I haven't screwed up too bad. Whilel writing this I have to go from memory. My computer and my lack of computer abilities won't let me go look at what I'm writing about. Memory only. Best Regards, Gunny John