Uniform item worn by Beatrice Truitt, USN, the first woman line officer to be selected to the rank of Captain. She was promoted in 1968. All uniform items were donated by her twin sister, Bernice Truitt per her mother’s (Mrs. J.M. Truitt) wishes.
Uniform item worn by Beatrice Truitt, USN, the first woman line officer to be selected to the rank of Captain. She was promoted in 1968. All uniform items were donated by her twin sister, Bernice Truitt per her mother’s (Mrs. J.M. Truitt) wishes.
Associated: 1968
Location: Currently not on view
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Credit Line: Bernice V. Truitt
Data Source: National Museum of American History
Id Number: AF.59861-N(5)Catalog Number: AF*59861-N(5)Accession Number: 323445
Object Name: ribbons
Measurements: overall: 4 1/4 in x 1 in x 1/2 in; 10.795 cm x 2.54 cm x 1.27 cm
Metadata Usage: CC0
Guid: https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ad-4dee-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
Record Id: nmah_1389919
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