Description: USMC khaki overseas cap from the estate of Walter A. Churchill of Perrysburg, Ohio. It's had to tell the age, but it is typical of what was worn from WWII thru the 1960's. No insignia on it but is named on the inside (see photos). Below is some biographical information from the internet.Major General United States Marine Corps, well known Toledo Ohio business man and leader. Walter Churchill enlisted in the Marine Corps at the age of 19. He is one of the few men in military history to move through the enlisted ranks and be commissioned as an officer and rise to the rank of General. Initially he trained as a private at Paris Island, serving sea duty aboard the USS Arkansas. He later became a drill instructor and First Sergeant of the local reserve unit. In 1928 he was discharged from the enlisted ranks and became a 2nd Lieutenant. In 1940 at the onset of WWII he was ordered into active duty as a major and served in both the European and Pacific Theaters of WWII. He remained overseas until returning home in 1945. He was promoted to Lieutenant Coronel in the Pacific theater and received a Bronze Star with one gold star. He organized the local infantry unit and served as its commanding officer from 1946-1950 being promoted to full Coronal in 1948, Brigadier General in 1958 and Major General in 1962. He retired in 1963, after 41+ years of military duty, active and reserve. Walter Churchill became a very successful businessman in the Toledo area. Starting and running 5 one stop shopping grocery stores bearing his name "Churchill Markets." He was known for his work ethic, working his stores 7 days a week, well into his 80s. He was well known by his customers and was always out in the store, greeting them and assisting them. He was called “General,” through his business career. Walter was active in many local capacities as, city council, delegate to 4 Republican conventions, National Commandant of the Marine Corps Youth Physical Fitness Foundation, Board of Directors for the Toledo Better Business Bureau ,and Small Business Association. He also served as President of the National Grocers Association.From a smoke-free environment, being sold as pictured. Please view the photo as it is part of the description. If you have any questions please ask before bidding. Low starting price with no reserve. SHIPPING: To be sent to your US listed eBay address only. Will combine shipping where possible. INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING via eBay's international shipping service if this item qualifies to your country!!! I do not have control of these fees or of international invoicing. All that is done by eBay international shipping. Please contact eBay for details if this item is being shipped outside of the US or US territories. Please make any inquiries before bidding. NO OTHER INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING PROCESS WILL BE USED - ONLY EBAY INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING. Good luck and please see my other listings.
Price: 16.99 USD
Location: Ohio
End Time: 2024-11-22T18:13:12.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4.5 USD
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Theme: Militaria
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
