World War II Army Jacket, 1943-1945

Army kahaki jacket worn by Sam Weinstein, who served during World War II in the European theater, primarily in Belgium. He contracted trench foot and spent much of his time in army hospitals. The jacket shows an overseas service bar on the left sleeve, the infantry branch isignia on the left lapel, and the honorable service button above the right pocket. Sam Weinstein was born in Denver, Colorado in 1912. He graduated from the University of Denver... College of Law in 1932 and practiced law in Denver. Samuel Weinstein joined the Lavender Hill Mob in 1947, which sent ammunition and guns to what was then known as Palenstine. He was a founding member of the Jewish War Veterans, Post 344.