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Object Name
Pistol Holster
Object Number
2017-19-35
Description
Dark leather pistol holster. Two slits and hooks for attaching to belt. Metal grommet at top. Leather strap with metal closure on the front. Inscribed in leather, the names of three battles: "GAVUTU", "TULAGI", and "GUADALCANAL."
Provenance
Oswald W. Marrin Jr. (1919-2007) was born in New York City before moving to Litchfield. Graduating from Brown University in 1942, Marrin joined the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve and attended Officer's Class in Quantico, VA. He served as platoon commander and eventually executive officer of K Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division. In his company was Charles R. Hickox, Jr., also of Litchfield. Marrin served in the battles of Guadalcanal, Gloucester, and Peleliu. Discharged as a major in 1946, he returned to Litchfield and ran the Marrin Real Estate Company.
Comment
The Battle of Tulagi and Gavutu-Tanambogo took place on the Solomon Islands, August 7-9, 1942, as part of the Guadalcanal Campaign of World War II.
Date Made
1942-1946
Dimensions
Overall width 4.25", length 10", width 4.25"
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