This rank insignia was worn by Dr. Thomas N. Weems late in his military career. He served as a navigator on a Martin B-26 Marauder “Winsockie” of 69th Bombardment Squadron. The “Winsockie” was one of the two B-26s of the 69th Bombardment Squadron assigned to Midway Island in June 1942.
Display Status
This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
AWARDS-Insignia
Pilot
Dr. Thomas N. Weems
Physical Description
United States Army Air Force Major's rank insignia; one piece stamped gold oak leaf. No pin backing clutches.
Dimensions
3-D: 2.1 × 2.2 × 1cm (13/16 × 7/8 × 3/8 in.)
Materials
Non-Magnetic Metal
Possible Gold Plating
Solder
Inventory Number
A20181745000
Credit Line
Donated by the families of Rebecca E. Weems, Ph.D., George Halton Weems, and Philip N. Weems
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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