Bag, Barrack, Pfc. Charles Jordan, 529th Bomb. Squadron, 5th Air Force, PTO

Genuine WWII US Army khaki canvas barrack bag. Every GI was to be issued two of these: bag A and bag B. Following the introduction of the better duffel bag, the present type was soon used as a laundry bag.

In good, used condition, the present bag retains its label dated April 13, 1942. Name Jordan and ASN 33309529 have been painted on the outer surface.

Charles Mike Jordan was born on October 19, 1910 in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania and joined the US Army on October 19, 1942. He deployed in the PTO with 529th Bomb. Squadron, 5th Air Force from May 30, 1943 to December 11, 1945 and was discharged eleven days later as a Private First Class. He passed away on April 27, 1998.

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https://fr.findagrave.com/memorial/106990582/charles-m-jordan

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