US Army signal whistle
Extent and Medium
overall: Height: 16.000 inches (40.64 cm)
overall: Height: 1.060 inches (2.692 cm) | Width: 2.250 inches (5.715 cm) | Depth: 1.000 inches (2.54 cm)
Archival History
The whistle was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2014 by Tara Barenok, the great-niece of David F. Busch.
Acquisition
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Tara Barenok
Scope and Content
Acquired by PFC David F. Busch, while serving as a soldier in the United States Army in Europe.
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions on access
Conditions Governing Reproduction
No restrictions on use
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Plastic whistle with words "U.S. Army" engraved on one side. Attached to metal chain, 16" long. Chain is in turn attached to a metal hook.
Subjects
- Soldiers--United States--Biography.
- World War, 1939-1945--Personal narratives, American.
Genre
- Personal Equipment and Supplies
- Object
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