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World War II U.S. Army Hospital Corps uniform worn by William Donald Schaefer (1921-2011). It was made by the Carey Clothing Company of Baltimore. Shaeffer graduated with a law degree from the University of Baltimore before enlisting as a private in the Hospital Corps. He served in supervisory positions in England and other military hospitals…

World War II U.S. Army Hospital Corps uniform worn by William Donald Schaefer (1921-2011). It was made by the Carey Clothing Company of Baltimore. Shaeffer graduated with a law degree from the University of Baltimore before enlisting as a private in the Hospital Corps. He served in supervisory positions in England and other military hospitals… Alternative view. Rear view. Shoulder detail view. Sleeve detail view. Button detail view. Collar detail view.

Uniform

Description

World War II U.S. Army Hospital Corps uniform worn by William Donald Schaefer (1921-2011). It was made by the Carey Clothing Company of Baltimore. Shaeffer graduated with a law degree from the University of Baltimore before enlisting as a private in the Hospital Corps. He served in supervisory positions in England and other military hospitals in Western Europe. He left active duty as a Major after the war and continued to serve in the Army Reserves until 1979, retiring with the rank of Colonel. Schaefer went on to serve as a Baltimore City Councilman, four-term Mayor, Maryland's 58th Governor, and later Comptroller.

Creator

Date

1942-1945

Materials

Wool blend, cotton, brass

Object ID

2012.35a,c-e

Accession Number

2012.35

Resource ID

185

Credit Line

Gift of the Estate of William Donald Schaefer

Digital Publisher

Digital resource provided by the Maryland Center for History and Culture

Rights

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