United States. An Army 48 Star Glory-Gloss 55 Flag, By Dettra Flag Company, C.1945 Newly Listed later achieving the ranks of

later achieving the ranks of 2nd Lieutenant on August 16

when he was "badly shaken up" from twelve hours of bombardment on July 10

with standard double-claw prongs and a stamped catch

It also states on his Record of Volunteer's Service that he was never AWOL

United States. An Army 48 Star Glory-Gloss 55 Flag, By Dettra Flag Company, C.1945 Newly Listed later achieving the ranks ofFabricated from 95% acetate (consisting of spun filaments of cellulose taken from wood pulp; classified as a chemical fiber textile or semi synthetic, acetate is sometimes mixed with silk, wool or cotton to make it stronger) and 5% other fibers called "glory gloss", due to its ability to brighten when light is placed upon it. The flag is composed of thirteen equal horizontal stripes of red alternating with white, all of which are individually stitched