AboutJohn Expertise Retired US Navy, stationed 10 years in Hawaii. Study of the early years of the Pacific War 1941-42, including the attack on Pearl Harbor. Easy access to actual sites in and around Pearl Harbor. More limited knowledge of general WWII history in the Pacific.
Experience I'm well-read in general WWII history, and spent a lot of off time exploring various military sites on O'ahu.
Education/Credentials I hold a B.A degree from Chaminade University of Honolulu in Historical and Political Studies, Summa cum Laude, earned in 2002.
Question Was there ever a time that a lieutenant would have worn some type of emblem on his left sleeve? I purchased a WWII lt. uniform and it looks as if it has the outline of an emblem on the sleeve. Many thanks in advance for any response. Also, did the aviator wings pin go over the service ribbons or below?
Answer An officer? Not that I can think of. On the blue jacket, there were gold stripes around the sleeves, and on the white 'choker', shoulder boards with the rank insignia.
Tell me more about this uniform. Back in the 70s, enlisted wore officer-style uniforms which might explain a patch on the left sleeve, about midway between the elbow and shoulder.
