Military service

Abstract A World War II U.S. Army olive drab wool "Ike" jacket that belonged to Phillip Hornbein, Jr. According to the silver grey on dark blue rank insignia, Philip Hornbein was a Technical Sergeant, in pay Grade-2. The white on red shoulder patch indicates that he was a member of the 6th Army Group. The four gold Overseas Bars above the left cuff indicate 24 or more months of service outside the United States . The ribbons above the left breast pocket are top row, left to right:...