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Military Order of the Cootie


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After WWI, veterans Fred Madden and F.L. Gransbury formed an auxiliary of the VFW titled Military Order of the Cootie. The uniform was based on one of the principle objectives of the Cootie auxiliary... "to have and provide fun for themselves and others." Cooties around the nation have provided many, and various, valuable activities and projects for the veterans of the USA. 

History of Military Order of the Cootie: 
Military Order of the Cootie
Military Order of the Cootie History

The photos below were taken by Karla Howard Buckmaster.
The vest and tie were located in the
Boyne City MI Historical Museum which was located inside the City Hall.
The admission was free. For more information call 231-582-6597.
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The Boyne City History Museum, however, is presently closed
while it is in the design phase for a new museum space.
Boyne City MI Historical Museum
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Vest and Tie of Military Order of the Cootie
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Front left of vest...
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Back of vest...

Obituary Below: Mr. Talmon D. Brudy of Boyne City, Michigan, a WWI veteran, was a member of the Cooties. He was also well known in Boyne City as the first commander of Smelt City Post, VFW.
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26 March 1963 ~ Petoskey News Review

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