Author Topic: Anyone good at recognizing WWII era uniforms? (Read 973 times)

Superfly · « **on:** February 24, 2004, 09:51:09 AM »

This is a picture of my grandmother. She was a regular 'Rosie the Riveter' during WWII. She did riveting on airplane wings for Eastern Aircraft in Trenton, New Jersey. We are trying to figure out what kind of uniform the man seated next to her on the right is wearing. The picture was taken in New York City in 1943. I'd appreciate anyone's help.

ra · « **Reply #1 on:** February 24, 2004, 09:52:46 AM »

He is wearing a dress.

Toad · « **Reply #2 on:** February 24, 2004, 09:57:34 AM »

Supe,

I'm no expert, but:

Looks like a "Line" Lieutenant Commander in the Merchant Marine given the sleeve embroidery.

Look top row, left most device; seems to match his sleeve.

Small world! My mom and dad grew up around Trenton. Mom's from Pennington and Dad was from acoss the river in Newtown, Pennsylvania. Mom's 5 brother's went to war from that area, along with my dad of course.

I spent a little time in Pennington while we were stationed at McGuire. Nice area.

Dowding · « **Reply #3 on:** February 24, 2004, 09:58:32 AM »

Looks like a Naval uniform of some kind.

LePaul · « **Reply #4 on:** February 24, 2004, 10:01:03 AM »

My Guess is Mechant Marine.

I'd also query what the Canadian Naval Officer Dress is.

Good luck

FUNKED1 · « **Reply #5 on:** February 24, 2004, 10:07:02 AM »

Homosexual 3rd Class

Toad · « **Reply #6 on:** February 24, 2004, 10:09:01 AM »

Right, Funky. 1943 Line officer of the Merchant Marine, NYC/East Coast. Wonder if he served in the Atlantic convoys. There was a job for nancy-boys, eh?

FUNKED1 · « **Reply #7 on:** February 24, 2004, 10:10:42 AM »

Lighten up Francis.

straffo · « **Reply #8 on:** February 24, 2004, 10:11:49 AM »

Quote

Originally posted by Toad
Right, Funky. 1943 Line officer of the Merchant Marine, NYC/East Coast. Wonder if he served in the Atlantic convoys. There was a job for nancy-boys, eh?

How is it incompatible with homosexuality ?

Dowding · « **Reply #9 on:** February 24, 2004, 10:13:30 AM »

My Grandad was in the Merchant Navy. Sailed Russian convoys for sure, not sure about the rest of his service. He never talked about it to me and apparently it was rarely mentioned after the war.

My parents have a picture of him in uniform in their hallway. People are always remarking how much I look like him, apparently.

Eagler · « **Reply #10 on:** February 24, 2004, 10:30:45 AM »

he's got that limey look

Batz · « **Reply #11 on:** February 24, 2004, 10:50:32 AM »

its all in the teeth

MC_Honky · « **Reply #12 on:** February 24, 2004, 11:09:04 AM »

Merchant Marine No Doubt

Is he your long lost father?

Frogm4n · « **Reply #13 on:** February 24, 2004, 12:11:41 PM »

Lt Commader of Gay

Superfly · « **Reply #14 on:** February 24, 2004, 12:21:08 PM »

Awesome Toad! I think you nailed it dead on.
And please children, let's refrain from the of color remarks. You're actually starting to offend me now.