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1. 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Shoulder Patch - Diamond shaped shoulder patch of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW). In golden thread there is an eagle globe and anchor in the center with two wings on either side of it. Underneath the eagle, golbe, and anchor in black thread is the number 3 in Roman Numerals (III). The background is scarlett thread.

   2004.28.43

   Record Type: Object

   
2. 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Shoulder Patch - Diamond shaped shoulder patch of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW). In golden thread there is an eagle globe and anchor in the center with two wings on either side of it. Underneath the eagle, golbe, and anchor in black thread is the number 3 in Roman Numerals (III). The background is scarlett thread.

   2004.28.42

   Record Type: Object

   
3. Acknowledgement of Owen Keith Hall's Service in WWII

   This is a blank form typed in black ink on sepia toned paper that was to be used if the 2nd or 3rd mustering out payments were not received, or if a change of address occured. The form has a place to put name, rank, and serial number. It then has lines with empty lines where you are supposed to check the line applicable to you. Under the line that has change of address there is a place to fill out your name (again), serial number, and new address...

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4. Acknowledgement of Owen Keith Hall's Service in WWII

   This is an acknowledgment of Owen Keith Hall's service in WWII, signed by Harry S. Truman It is printed in black ink except for Hall's name, which has been typed in black ink, and Truman's name which is handwritten in blue ink.

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5. Bill of Exchange sent from the Claims Section of the Marine Corps to Owen Keith Hall

   This is a 2 page bill sent to Owen Keith Hall from the Marine Corps, stating that he had been overpaid when he was discharged. The first page is a letter from Captain V.R. Fitzgerald stating that he needed to pay $30 to the Marine Corps. The second page is a more detailed statement showing Hall's credits and debits.

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6. Bill of Exchange sent from the Claims Section of the Marine Corps to Owen Keith Hall

   This is a memorandum typed in black ink sent to Personnel Group Transfer Order# 834, enroute to Bainbridge Maryland. It details where each detail will leave from and arrive to. It also gives instructions on who to contact if you get separated from your detail. And if you are unable to be reunited with them, go diretly to your destination and report to the Commanding Officer there. On the reverse written in graphite is an address. It reads: Frank...

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7. Bill of Exchange sent from the Claims Section of the Marine Corps to Owen Keith Hall

   This is a 2 page bill sent to Owen Keith Hall from the Marine Corps, referencing a previous bill stating that he had been overpaid when he was discharged. The first page is a letter from Captain W. Oberhoff stating that Hall could pay the $30 to the Marine Corps in $5 installments. This was because they didn't want to put any undue strain on Hall's financial resources. The second page is a detailed statement showing how the error occurred that re...

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8. Bronze Collar USMC Insignia - Gold colored eagle, globe, and anchor USMC insignia. Likely would have been on the collar of the dress uniform.

   2004.28.37

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9. Bronze Collar USMC Insignia - Tarnished brass eagle, globe, and anchor USMC insignia. Likely would have been on the collar or the cuff of the dress uniform.

   2004.28.39

   Record Type: Object

   
10. Bronze Collar USMC Insignia - Tarnished brass eagle, globe, and anchor USMC insignia. Likely would have been on the collar or the cuff of the dress uniform.

    2004.28.40

    Record Type: Object

    
11. Bronze Collar USMC Insignia - Tarnished brass eagle, globe, and anchor USMC insignia. Likely would have been on the collar or the cuff of the dress uniform.

    2004.28.38

    Record Type: Object

    
12. Certificate of Eligibility from the Veterans Administration

    This is a Certificate of Eligibility from the Veterans Administration. It confirms that Owen Keith Hall is eligible for guaranty benefits as stated in Title III of the Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944 (aka the G.I. Bill). The front of the certificate stipulates that the amount on the reverse is either the amount that has been taken out for a loan or will be available to be taken out. The back shows that on the June 23, 1949 Hall had $4000 av...

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13. Certificate of Honorable and Satisfactory Service Issued to Owen Keith Hall

    This is a certificate printed on thick white paper with green detail around the edges. It is commemorating the "honorable and satisfactory service" of Owen Keith Hall during WWII. It contains Hall's discharge date (May 22, 1946), the date he entered and began active service in the Marine Corps (October 2, 1942), and his rank when he retired (Technical Sergeant). On the reverse it states that Hall is now entitled to the privileges in section 7 of ...

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14. Discharge Papers for John Emmet Smith - January 26, 1922

    Discharge papers for John Emmet Smith, a Private in the U.S. Marine Corps, who served in WWI, and enlisted at MB Parris Island.

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15. Dress Cap USMC Insignia - Gold colored eagle, globe, and anchor USMC insignia. Likely would have been on a dress cap.

    2004.28.36

    Record Type: Object

    
16. Leather Folding Case For Honorable Discharge Papers - Black leather case to hold honorable discharge papers for Owen Keith Hall. It is a black leather folding case with embossed golden lettering on the front. At the top is a picture of an eagle inside of a circle with Honorable Discharge underneath it. Underneath Honorable Discharge is World War II. At the bottom of the case is the name O.K. Hall. On the inside in the Center is a panel that says Service Awards. Inside the panel is a gold sticker that says This Compartment For HONORABLE DISCHARGE CERTIFICATE. On the right panel at the bottom it says The Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Company of Virginia with the picture of a bell underneath it. Around the bell is a circle with words inside reading: The Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Company of VA American Telephone and Telegraph Co.

    2004.28.44

    Record Type: Object

    
17. Mustering Out Payment for Owen Keith Hall

    This is record of the mustering out payment to Owen heith hall. The commanding officer certifying Hall's discharge is Chief Warrant Officer S. Banashek. The document asks Hall to certify that he has not previously applied for a a mustering out payment, and where he would like his checks to be sent (Beaverdam VA). Hall was paid a $100 check on 22 May, 1946.

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18. Owen Keith Hall in Marine Corps Dress Blues - Black and white photo of Owen Keith Hall in the 1940s wearing a Marine Corps dress blues uniform. The dress uniform would have consisted of white dress hat with gold Marine Corps emblem in center top, with a black brim and a black band between brim and cap. There is a black coat with 6 gold buttons down the center, two gold Marine emblems on the collar, and three gold buttons on the sleves. There is a white belt with a gold buckle around the waist, and Hall has his white dress gloves tucked into the right side of the belt facing the camera. The pants would be navy blue and the shoes would be black dress shoes with black laces. The background of the photo appears white, but the back of the photo says that it was taken on a beach in Florida. This handwritten description is written in brown ink, but is cut off at the top so it is unclear which beach the photo was taken on.

    2004.28.01

    Record Type: Photo

    
19. Photo of Owen Keith Hall - Black and white photo of Owen Keith Hall from mid chest up, and is angled so the side of his right proper face is facing the camera. He is wearing the winter service uniform with his cap, shirt, tie, and coat are visible. The cap would be a forrest green with a brass Marine ensignia in the upper center, a black brim, and a black leather band between the cap and the brim. The shirt and tie would both be khaki, and the coat would be forrest green. Hall has a brass eagle globe and anchor on his right proper collar. He appears to have marksmanship badges on his right proper breast. Rung with arrowheads on each end with two smaller rungs beneath are visible. He also appears to have a sharpshooter badge since the upper part of the cross in the sharpshooter badge is visible. In the background an American flag is visible which is stretched out to right proper.

    2004.28.04

    Record Type: Photo

    
20. Photo of Owen Keith Hall. - Black and white photo of Owen Keith Hall in the Winter Service A uniform, with a garrison cap which had an eagle, globe, and anchor pin on the left proper side of the cap. In the background a Quonset Hut placed on cinderblocks is visible. On the reverse side the remains of a serial number is visible; 46 is the only decipherable remaining number.

    2004.28.09

    Record Type: Photo