Man at Yard Sale Buys WWI Uniform—Then Discovers Remarkable Story Behind It
Summary
A Kentucky man named Zachary Kahmann, who collects military items, found a World War I marine uniform at a garage sale. The uniform belonged to George LaBare, a marine who was injured twice in famous battles and later worked during the Pearl Harbor attack in World War II. Kahmann plans to preserve and share LaBare's story and contributions.Key Facts
- Zachary Kahmann, a military collector, bought a World War I marine uniform at a garage sale.
- The uniform belonged to Pvt. George LaBare, born in Kentucky in 1896.
- LaBare joined the marines in 1917 and was wounded twice in World War I.
- He received two Purple Heart medals for his service.
- After the war, LaBare worked as a civilian contractor for the Navy and was at Pearl Harbor during the 1941 attack.
- LaBare later left the Navy and passed away in 1980.
- Kahmann plans to display LaBare’s items publicly to share his story.
- Garage sales across the U.S. often have unique historical finds like this uniform.
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