Mom Finds WWII Coat While Costume Shopping—Name Inside Sets Her on Mission
Summary
A woman in Indiana named Zuleika King Rivera found a World War II soldier’s coat with the name "Willibey" inside while shopping for Halloween costumes. She researched the owner, Gilbert Alton Willibey, and later contacted his granddaughter to share the coat and information about his military service.Key Facts
- Zuleika King Rivera found a WWII military coat in a thrift store for $9.99.
- The coat had a name, "Willibey," and part of an Army service number inside.
- Rivera is a U.S. Army veteran and wanted to learn more about the coat’s owner.
- Gilbert Alton Willibey was born in 1917, drafted into the Army in 1941, and served overseas during WWII.
- Records showed he served about six years, reached the rank of corporal, and spent time in South Africa.
- Willibey returned home, married, and had a son named Bruce, who recently passed away.
- Rivera found Bruce’s daughter, Meghan Stewart, and shared the coat and family history with her.
- The coat was missing from the family for around 20 years, likely lost during an estate sale.
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