Wearing Cardinal Caps
7/4/1944
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The original caption for this photograph reads: These Leatherneck fighter pilots in the South Pacific hope to catch more Japanese airmen off base. The baseball motif was inspired by 20 caps sent Major Gregory Boyington's Squadron by the St. Louis Cardinals. The ball caps worn traditionally by Marine pilots when not actually flying. Left to right: On a Corsair fighter Wing, 1st Leiutenant Robert W. McClurg, 3 Zeroes; 1st Lieutenant Paul A. Mullen, 3 zeroes; 1st Lieutenant Edwin L. Olander, 3 Zeroes.
This primary source comes from the Records of the U.S. Marine Corps .
National Archives Identifier: 74243186
Full Citation: Photograph 127-GR-74-68316; General-Black Sheep Squadron (VMF-214)-WWII Boyington; 7/4/1944; Photographic Reference File, ca. 1940 - ca. 1958; Records of the U.S. Marine Corps , Record Group 127 ; National Archives at College Park, College Park, MD. [Online Version, https://www.docsteach.org/documents/document/wearing-cardinal-caps, March 23, 2025]Rights: Public Domain, Free of Known Copyright Restrictions. Learn more on our privacy and legal page.
