Artifact No. 2012.33.1, Mayaguez Marauder, Koh Tang Military Patch; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum (Grand Rapids, MI)
Mayaguez Marauder, Koh Tang Military Patch
Artifact ID2012.33.1
Object Type
Patch, Military
Date
ca. 1975
Medium
thread, dye, ink
DimensionsOverall H 5 in x W 6 in (12.7 cm x 15.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionA blue oblong patch features a green island, red stars, a black shape, two green footprints, and a devil's head with a snake wrapped around its neck. There are two rows of horizontal yellow text above the island, and there is a line of curvy yellow text below. A yellow border encloses the design.Historical NoteThis military patch belonged to Air Force Staff Sergeant Martin Jablonski, who served as Flight Mechanic on “Jolly 42,” one of the helicopters involved in the rescue operation on Koh Tang Island following the capture of the SS Mayaguez. He received the Distinguish Flying Cross for “courageous action aided in the recovery of the SS Mayaguez and its crew.”Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was donated by a member of the general public to the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum in 2012.
Credit LineGift of Timothy Jablonski
National Archives Catalog CollectionGerald R. Ford Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 620931)
National Archives Catalog SeriesArtifacts Related to the Post-Presidential Life of Gerald R. Ford (620939)
Use Restriction Status
Unrestricted
Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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