62.88.4

Uniform, Military, WWII Coat

1942 Approximate

World War II Woman's Military Coat. Material: textile, metal. Size: 38 1/2" W. x 42" L. Description: brown wool ankle-length coat with gold trim, double breasted style with two horizontal rows of four gold colored shank Army buttons for trim and front closure; four deep pleats around skirt, half-belt in back attached with two gold colored shank Army buttons, long sleeves have two buttons on each cuff; three chevrons over a "T" (Technician 4th Grade) on each shoulder sleeve; slash pocket at hip height on each side of front; inside label" "12S". Part of U.S. Army uniform, #62.88.1,3,4.

Waseca County Military. WWII.Military Women. Issued to and worn by Beatrice Grace Fairley (W.A.C. stationed in Washington State during World War II). She was a non-commissioned officer in the U.S. Army, 9th Service Command, Technician 4th Grade.