Object Name:
Notice, Legal
Museum ID #:
2015.1.08
Catalog Date:
01/08/2015
Collection:
Donald D. O'Connor Collection
Description:
U.S. Army issued Blood Chit carried by pilots and most Soldiers to be used in the event of becoming separated from U.S. forces and being forced to interact with local civilians to request their assistance in getting back in contact with U.S. forces; numbered and assigned to a specific Soldier; number: 65528S
Has a picture of the U.S. flag and a statement in 18+ languages: "I am a citizen of the United States of America. I do not speak your language. Misfortune forces me to seek your assistance in obtaining food, shelter and protection. Please take me to someone who will provide for my safety and see that I am returned to my people. My government will reward you."
Has a picture of the U.S. flag and a statement in 18+ languages: "I am a citizen of the United States of America. I do not speak your language. Misfortune forces me to seek your assistance in obtaining food, shelter and protection. Please take me to someone who will provide for my safety and see that I am returned to my people. My government will reward you."
Event Associated with Item:
Vietnam War
History of Item:
Donated by Donald D. O'Connor
Made:
United States
Place of Origin:
United States
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