World War II K-ration issued to Minnesota soldier
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Description | K-ration breakfast box. This meal was issued to Wendal Kulenkamp of Mendota Heights, Minnesota, during his service in the 590th Medical Hospital Ship Platoon during World War II. K-rations, developed by University of Minnesota physiologist Ancel Keys, contained inexpensive, calorie-rich foods to be eaten by soldiers in field or combat conditions. The typical breakfast ration included cracker-like biscuits, a canned meat or egg spread, a dried fruit or cereal bar, instant coffee, chewing gum, and a small pack of cigarettes with matches. |
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Quantity | 2 items |
Format | Content Category: artifacts |
Measurements | 3 3/4 inches height 7 inches width 13/4 inches depth |
Nomenclature | K-ration |
Creation | Issued by: United States, Army, Medical Hospital Ship Platoon (Separate), 560th |
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Used by: Kulenkamp, Wendal Jerome Used in World War II Military. 1939-1945 (World War II). Equipment & Supplies |
Dates | Use: Not earlier than 06/14/1941 - Not later than 12/15/1944 (Dates of Kulenkamp's U.S. Army service.) |
Holding Type | 3D Objects |
Identifiers | 2001.2.3.A,B |