Shirt, Cotton, Khaki, 8Henry Broemsen, ARC Field Director, 8th Armored Division

Nice genuine WWII US Army khaki cotton shirt, introduced in November 1941 for the summer service dress. This type was modified in 1942 with anti-gas flaps being added behind the front buttons and on the cuffs.

The present shirt retains the 8th Armored Division shoulder sleeve insignia, while name Henry Broemsen and mention Amer. Red Cross have been handwritten inside. 

Henry James Broemsen was born on July 20, 1909 in Wheeling, West Virginia and went on to serve as the American Red Cross Field Director of the 8th and 10th Armored Divisions, among others. He passed away on January 2, 1968.

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