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At 7:15 p.m., Wednesday, March 14 in the auditorium of the Board of Education Building, 163 Monmouth Rd., Oakhurst, military-history scholar Arthur Green carries the Museum’s current focus on World War I* to the level of the individual soldier—what he wore, what he carried, and why. Using artifacts from his impressive private collection, he puts the American Doughboy’s uniform and equipment in its historic context and gives us an insightful look at the life of the American G.I. in this bloody and senseless conflict.
“Our involvement was relatively small in terms of numbers compared with the other combatants,” he reminds us, “but it was decisive.” The Allied troops, decimated and discouraged after more than three years of trench warfare, welcomed arriving American forces with relief. The Americans were fresh, determined, and well-equipped. Arthur describes just how well equipped.
Just a few years earlier, the U.S., in response to lessons learned in the Spanish-American War, overhauled how it outfits the military. Olive drab became the standard. Cotton webbing replaced leather. For the first time, uniforms came in summer and winter versions. As Arthur puts it, “The Army got a face lift.”
Please join us for “The Well-equipped Doughboy.”
The speaker event is open to the public, free of charge. Donations are appreciated. Refreshments are served. (We collect and welcome non-perishable items for the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties.)
* See “New Jersey and The Great War: Local Stories of WWI” at the Eden Woolley House, the micro-exhibit at the Library, and WWI film series at the Library through June. |
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The Township of Ocean Historical Museum, founded in 1984, is a member-supported, 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization, incorporated under the laws of the State of New Jersey. Its headquarters, the Eden Woolley House, is one of the few 18th century structures still in existence in the Township and is open to the public on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays (1 p.m. to 4 p.m.), Thursday Evenings (7 p.m. to 9 p.m. March 15 through December 15) and the first and second Sundays of each month (1p.m. to 4 p.m.). The Township of Ocean Historical Museum offers exhibits on the history of coastal Monmouth County and a full calendar of events. The Museum is also 100% volunteer supported, with no paid staff. The Museum maintains a library and archive, which houses manuscripts, books and photographs of historical and genealogical interest. For more information, please call 732-531-2136 or visit our website at
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| Funding for the Township of Ocean Historical Museum provided by the New Jersey Cultural Trust. |
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| Funding has been made possible in part by an operating support grant from the New Jersey Historical Commission, a Division of the Department of State, through grant funds administered by the Monmouth County Historical Commission |
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| Painting and repair of the Stucile Farms Water Tower has been accomplished with financial assistance from The 1772 Foundation in cooperation with and administrated by the New Jersey Historic Trust. |
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