Baseball Cap
Photo credit: Michael Hnatov
Accession Number: C.2017.70.3
Dimensions: 5.5 in X 8.25 in X 10 in
Dimensions (Metric): 13.97 cm X 20.955 cm X 25.4 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 13.97 cm X 20.955 cm X 25.4 cm
Source: Andrea Earhart Stauter
Credit Line: Gift of the Earhart and Thomas families
Description
Naval Reserve Center baseball cap belonging to Edward T. Earhart. The cap is dark blue with "NAVAL RESERVE CENTER | LEXINGTON" embroidered in gold on the front with a graphic of the state of Kentucky and an anchor.
Naval Reserve Center baseball cap belonging to Edward T. Earhart. The cap is dark blue with "NAVAL RESERVE CENTER | LEXINGTON" embroidered in gold on the front with a graphic of the state of Kentucky and an anchor.
Historical Notes
Edward Earhart was born in Fort Lewis, Washington. He lived in Morehead, Kentucky, and was a University of Kentucky Wildcats basketball fan. An aerographer’s mate in the U.S. Navy, Edward served on ships across the globe before being stationed at the Pentagon. On September 11, Petty Officer First Class Earhart was scheduled for a vacation but went to the office to help a colleague. He was 26 years old.
Edward Earhart was born in Fort Lewis, Washington. He lived in Morehead, Kentucky, and was a University of Kentucky Wildcats basketball fan. An aerographer’s mate in the U.S. Navy, Edward served on ships across the globe before being stationed at the Pentagon. On September 11, Petty Officer First Class Earhart was scheduled for a vacation but went to the office to help a colleague. He was 26 years old.
