2003.38.31

1945-1965
2 in HIGH x 3 in WIDE
(5.08 cm HIGH x 7.62 cm WIDE)
Gift of Buck Joseph
2003.38.31


This is a name-tag, which pins on. It says "Association of Survivors: WWII Marine/Navy Paratroops Buck Joseph 3rd Bat." Aboe the writing is the paratroop ensignia.

The following description was taken from a print-out that accompanied the gift.About the Artist- Buck Joseph Buck Joseph is a descendent of a pioneer family who came across the plains in a covered wagon. He was born in San Leandro and grew up there. He was a parachutist in the Marine Corp. during WWII. He became a cattle rancher following this for a short-time.For fifteen years he was a still cameraman for the Oakland Tribune. For the last twenty years he has been a motion picture cameraman for Channel 7 T.V. Station. During 1972, Buck was honored with 2 Emmy awards for motion pictures by the National Association of T.V. Arts & Sciences.

Used: Buck Joseph

Bookmark and Share