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Association Collection (USS Joseph Strauss Association)

Approximately three linear feet of United States Navy uniforms, accessories, and a sea bag document Gerald F. Halfman's service aboard the USS Joseph Strauss during the Vietnam War.

Gerald F. Halfman was born in Gary, Indiana in 1943. He volunteered for the United States Navy in 1961. Halfman did a total of three years and four months with one year service in Southeast Asia. He was assigned to the USS Joseph Strauss from July 15, 1963 to January 16, 1965. During the Vietnam War, Halfman held the position of Fire Control Technician Missile. He was stationed in Yokosuka, Japan. Throughout Halfman's service in Southeast Asia he held the rank of FTM2 (E-5). He participated in the South China Sea Patrol. For his service in Vietnam, Halfman received the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal. He was discharged in 1965 at the rank of FTM2 (E-5). Halfman currently belongs to the USS Joseph Strauss DDG-16 Association and worked for DoD Navy after his service in the navy.

Museum Objects:	Belt Buckle 2298museum3797.
	Black Belt 2298museum3798.
	White Belt 2298museum3799.
	Blue Cap 2298museum3800.
	Navy Blue Sailor's Cap 2298museum3801.
	Denim Trousers (2) 2298museum3802, 2298museum3803.
	Enlisted Navy Dress Blue Uniform Top 2298museum3804.
	Pea Coat 2298museum3805.
	Petty Officer Third Class Sleeve Insignia Patches (5) 2298museum3806.
	White Petty Officer Third Class Sleeve Insignia Patch 2298museum3807.
	Blue Petty Officer Third Class Sleeve Insignia Patch 2298museum3808.
	Navy Fire Control Technician Patch (2) 2298museum3817.
	Sailor's White Uniforms (2) 2298museum3809 2298museum3810.
	Sea Bag 2298museum3811.
	Sweater 2298museum3812.
	Tie 2298museum3813.
	USS Joseph Strauss Jacket 2298museum3814.
	USS Joseph Strauss Uniform Patches (2) 2298museum3815.
	White Sailor's Cap 2298museum3816.
	Service Number Stencil 2298museum3819.
	Mesh bag 2298museum3818.
	Black Navy Winter Uniform (2)2298museum3820 2298museum3821.
	White Sailor's Trousers 2298museum3822.

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