United States Army Jacket, between 1941-1945

A World War II U.S. Army olive drab wool "Ike" jacket that belonged to Phillip Hornbein, Jr. According to the silver grey on dark blue rank insignia, Philip Hornbein was a Technical Sergeant, in pay Grade-2. The white on red shoulder patch indicates that he was a member of the 6th Army Group. The four gold Overseas Bars above the left cuff indicate 24 or more months of service outside the United States . The ribbons above the left breast pocket are top row, left to right: European/African/Middle Eastern Campaign medal, Good Conduct Medal; second row, left to right: American Campaign Medal, and the World War II Victory medal. The stars on the ribbons are service stars and represent participation in particular campaigns. The patch over the right breast pocket is for Honorable Service, popularly known as the "Ruptured Duck." It indicates that the service member had been honorably discharged or discharged under honorable conditions. In a time of civilian clothing shortages, this patch let military police officers know that the individual, though in uniform, was no longer under military jurisdiction, rather than AWOL.