Walter Nahirny's WWII Dress Uniform, Right Sleeve View
Walter Nahirny's WWII Dress Uniform, Front View
Walter Nahirny served in the 346th Infantry Regiment of the 87th Infantry Division in Europe during World War II. Corporal Nahirny's uniform is part of the Sons of Liberty Museum's collection.
The wool Ike jacket is adorned with the 87th Infantry Division acorn patch on the right shoulder, indicating combat service. The collar displays brass "U.S." insignia and crossed infantry rifles. The lapels bear the distinctive insignia of the 346th Infantry Regiment. On the left breast is the Combat Infantryman Badge, accompanied by (left to right) the Good Conduct Ribbon, American Campaign Ribbon, and World War II Victory Ribbon. Below these decorations is the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal ribbon with three campaign stars. The overseas cap features the 87th Infantry Division badge. On the left shoulder is the 2nd Service Command patch, indicating Nahirny's stateside assignment prior to his discharge from the U.S. Army.
Walter Nahirny's Ike jacket was selected to represent the U.S. Army in World War II in the "America at 250" exhibit at the Sons of Liberty Museum Mobile Museum.
