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Item Specifics:
Conflict: World War II (1939-45)
Original/Reproduction: Original
Country/Region: United States
Branch: US Army Air Forces
Theme: Militaria
Type: Uniform Set
Named: Yes
Soldier: Theodore Q. Walker
ASN: 16019128
State: Illinois
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Description
Original identified WWII U.S. Army Air Forces enlisted uniform grouping consisting of service coat, matching trousers, and enlisted service cap.
The uniform bears Army Air Forces Training Command shoulder sleeve insignia and enlisted technician grade chevrons. All brass eagle buttons and period insignia remain intact.
The garments are laundry marked W-9128, corresponding to Army Serial Number 16019128. WWII enlistment records confirm this number belongs to Theodore Q. Walker, Ford County, Illinois, enlisted August 25, 1941.
Walker enlisted during the pre-war expansion of the Army Air Forces and served during the period when Training Command operated technical and aviation schools across the United States. The uniform represents his stateside AAF service.
The set was acquired from an Illinois estate, consistent with Walker’s residence.
A rare fully matched and identified WWII Army Air Forces enlisted uniform grouping.
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Condition
Excellent original WWII condition.
• Strong color and clean wool
• No major damage or moth loss
• Original insignia intact
• Matching shade coat and trousers
• Cap complete with original device
• Clear laundry identification
Displays exceptionally well.
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Collector Highlights
• Identified WWII AAF uniform
• Soldier attribution confirmed by ASN
• Army Air Forces Training Command patch
• Complete matched coat, trousers, cap
• Illinois WWII veteran grouping
• Pre-Pearl Harbor enlistment soldier
• Museum-quality display
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Historical Attribution
Laundry mark W-9128 corresponds to ASN 16019128, belonging to Theodore Q. Walker (b.1918), Ford County Illinois, enlisted Aug 25 1941. Uniform therefore attributed to Walker.
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