GILBERT M. SILVIA
PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND 1933–1967
- Branch of service
- United States Marine Corps
- Primary military occupation
- Radio Operator
- Highest rank achieved
- Staff Sergeant
- Dates of service
- 1950 – 1954
- Wartime unit
- Signal Company, 1st Signal Battalion, 1st Marine Division
- Campaign awards
- Korean Defense, Third Korean Winter
As is typical with a lot of Korean War era gear, the entirety of this helmet was produced during World War II.
SSgt Silvia's helmet was issued to at least one other Marine as seen here by the name scratched into the liner.
