20 December 2010

Military Monday - Bubba the Sailor Man - Anchors Aweigh Part 1

What do you think? Do you think these pictures were taken on the same day? 


The two pictures look very similar, except for the caps. I wonder if they were issued two different types. 

I also wonder when the photos were taken. My premise is they were taken when he enlisted in March of 1944, but I don't have any proof yet.

Does anyone know of a resource for pictures of old navy uniforms? 

Thank you for looking!

Scrappy Gen

2 comments:

  1. if you go to http://www.history.navy.mil/branches/teach/hats/hats3.htm it will tell you they both mean enlisted. one is called donald duck, the other dixie cup. i think it is the same day, it looks like some garbage on the left of the pic. but is must have been windy because his tie has moved. hmmm.

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  2. Great observations about the garbage and the tie. I am going to check out the website! Thank you for the tip.

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