Military Patch
Photo credit: Michael Hnatov
Accession Number: C.2012.596.13
Dimensions: 5.375 in X 1 in X 0.125 in
Dimensions (Metric): 13.6525 cm X 2.54 cm X 0.3175 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 13.6525 cm X 2.54 cm X 0.3175 cm
Source: Gloria Calderon
Credit Line: Gift of Gloria Calderon
Description
Army green military patch belonging to Jose O. Calderon-Olmedo. "U.S. Army" is embroidered in black.
Army green military patch belonging to Jose O. Calderon-Olmedo. "U.S. Army" is embroidered in black.
Historical Notes
Born in Fajardo, Puerto Rico, Jose Calderon-Olmedo lived in Annandale, Virginia, with his wife, Gloria, and their two children. Jose spent 19 years in the U.S. Army, including tours in Germany, the Persian Gulf during the Gulf War, and South Korea. On September 11, Sergeant First Class Calderon-Olmedo was at the Pentagon where he served as an Army supply sergeant. He was 44 years old.
Born in Fajardo, Puerto Rico, Jose Calderon-Olmedo lived in Annandale, Virginia, with his wife, Gloria, and their two children. Jose spent 19 years in the U.S. Army, including tours in Germany, the Persian Gulf during the Gulf War, and South Korea. On September 11, Sergeant First Class Calderon-Olmedo was at the Pentagon where he served as an Army supply sergeant. He was 44 years old.
Curator's Comment
A native of Puerto Rico, Sergeant First Class Jose Calderon-Olmedo served for 19 years in the U.S. Army. He was stationed around the world, including tours in Germany, South Korea, and in the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Storm in 1991. A decade later, on 9/11, Jose was working stateside at the Pentagon as an Army supply sergeant.
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A native of Puerto Rico, Sergeant First Class Jose Calderon-Olmedo served for 19 years in the U.S. Army. He was stationed around the world, including tours in Germany, South Korea, and in the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Storm in 1991. A decade later, on 9/11, Jose was working stateside at the Pentagon as an Army supply sergeant.
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