Original U.S. WWII USMC Named 4th Marine Division Uniform of 24th Marine Radio Operator - Corporal Burton W. Tellefsen

Original Item. One-of-a-Kind. This is the lovely 4th Marine Division uniform of Corporal Burton W. Tellefsen, a Radio Operator and Messenger in the Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division. Tellefsen fought at Roi-Namur, Saipan, and Tinian.

The jacket has a 4th Marine Division patch on the left shoulder and EGA Collar insignia. There is an Electrician / Radio Operator’s patch on the left cuff, rare to see. There is also a PFC rank on each sleeve. 

The interior left sleeve is marked:

6L
COLLEGE HILL FASHIONS
CONTRACT NO.
DATED APRIL 29, 1942

B.W. TELLEFSEN

There is also a Garrison cap in the pocket, marked Size 7.

Tellefsen was from Walnut Grove, Minnesota, and lived from 1921-1998. He was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation with star, the American Campaign medal, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign medal with 3 stars, and the Victory Medal. 

Comes ready for further research and display.

Approximate Measurements:-
Collar to shoulder: 9.5"
Shoulder to sleeve: 27.5”
Shoulder to shoulder: 15"
Chest width: 20”
Waist: 18"
Hip: 20"
Front length: 34"