Jacket, Summer, White, US Navy, Lt. (J.G.) Herbert Coggin, USS Alkes
Genuine WWII US Navy officer's summer white jacket, cotton twill, which belonged to Lieutenant (Junior Grade) Herbert L. Coggin.
The present jacket is in quite good, worn condition despite various stains, and retains its original buttons and shoulder boards. The latter feature the specific insignia of a Lieutenant (Junior Grade).
Herbert Lee Coggin was born on December 1st, 1923 in Springfied, Missouri. He graduated as an Ensign in 1944 and went on to serve with the crew of the USS Alkes (AK-110) prior to being promoted to Lieutenant (Junior Grade). He passed away on March 6, 2022.
https://www.meadorsfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Herbert-Lee-Coggin?obId=24196775
https://fr.findagrave.com/memorial/237341740/herbert-lee-coggin
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