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A Purple Heart, 101St Infantry, 26Th Division, Wia Meuse-Argonne Offensive","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn bronze gilt with purple, red, white and green enamels, engraved \"WILLIAM A. HAUSSER\" on the reverse, measuring 34.5 mm (w) x 43 mm (h), intact enamels, scattered gilt wear, spotting, original ribbon with brooch pinback, near extremely fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: William A. Hausser was Wounded in Action on October 17, 1918 during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive. The 9th Massachusetts had been protecting the Mexico-United States border near El Paso, Texas from June 18 to November 22, 1916, and was prepared for other such mobilizations, which would prove to be vital in April 1917, when the United States joined the Allied Powers during the First World War. In order to prepare the regiment for service, it was re-designated the 101st Infantry Regiment, and was assigned to the 51st Infantry Brigade of the 26th Infantry Division, the \"Yankee Division.\" The 102nd Infantry Regiment was also assigned to the 51st Brigade. The regiment mustered in its new form on August 22, 1917 in Framingham, Massachusetts and arrived in France in September. It was the first Army National Guard unit of the American Expeditionary Force to arrive in France, and was also the first National Guard unit to enter frontline combat. Alongside the French Army, the 101st Infantry Regiment made a raid into German lines on February 23, 1918, marking the first time an American unit had launched a raid in the war. Commanded by Edward Lawrence Logan, the 26th Infantry Division, including the 101st Infantry Regiment, engaged the Germans in numerous battles along the Western Front in 1918, including; the 1918 Spring Offensive (March 21 to July 18), the Third Battle of the Aisne (May 27 to June 6), the Second Battle of the Marne (July 15 to August 6), the Battle of Saint-Mihiel (September 12 to 15), and the massive Meuse-Argonne Offensive (September 26 to November 11). The bloodied regiment was mustered out of service in April 1919 at Camp Devens in Massachusetts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46125039452437,"sku":"W5379","price":270.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c18-037570.jpg?v=1692880798"},{"product_id":"united-states-miniature-purple-heart-m0162-247","title":"United States. 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In its hardshelled case of issue, marked \"PURPLE HEART\" on the lid, light wear and scuffing evident on the exterior, light wear on the medal bed lining, case very fine.\n\n","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46125878739221,"sku":"M0162-244","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c18-039797.jpg?v=1692883955"},{"product_id":"united-states-a-purple-heart-with-case-m0162-243","title":"United States. A Purple Heart With Case","description":"Two-piece construction, in bronze gilt with red, white, purple and green enamels, measuring 35.2 mm (w) x 43.5 mm (h), original ribbon with brooch pinback, extremely fine. Accompanied by its 17 mm (w) x 4 mm (h) enameled ribbon bar, in its hardshelled case of issue, marked \"PURPLE HEART\" on the lid, case also extremely fine.\n","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46125879787797,"sku":"M0162-243","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c18-039789_1.jpg?v=1692883968"},{"product_id":"united-states-a-purple-heart-c1965-w6073","title":"United States. A Purple Heart, C.1965","description":"\u003cp\u003eInstituted in 1782. 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A Purple Heart, 7Th Armored Division, Battle Of The Bulge 1944 Pow","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwo-piece construction, in bronze gilt with purple, red, white and green enamels, engraved \"EARL COMBS\" on the reverse, measuring 35 mm (w) x 43.5 mm (h), intact enamels, contact marks, scattered gilt wear, original ribbon with brooch pinback, fine. Accompanied by a duo-tang binder with assorted research papers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: Earl Combs was serving with the 38th Armored Infantry Battalion, 7th Armored Division when he was in action during the Battle of St, Vith in Belgium, one of several battles constituting the opening of Germany's Ardennes counteroffensive (more commonly known as the \"Battle of the Bulge\"), when he was captured on December 21, 1944 and taken as a Prisoner of War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the After Action Report (AKA War Diary) filed by Lieutenant Colonel Marcus S. Griffin, Infantry, Commanding, it documents the events of the battle the day he was captured: \"Just prior to 1100 hours on the 21st December 1944, the sector on our extreme right (B-23rd A.I.B. = Armored Infantry Battalion) was heavily shelled and at 1100 hours the enemy attacked this sector but were repelled. The attack was by infantry and no armor. Again at 1350, attacks took place this time by both tanks and infantry and the sectors held by A-23rd A.I.B. (N.E. of St.Vith) and B-23rd A.I.B. (S.E. of St. Vith) were the targets of the attack. Both these attacks were stopped but the continued pounding along our line weakened it some what and assistance was needed to strengthen these lines and hold for the night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven though the attacks were stopped, the artillery continued to give our positions heavy barrages. From 1530 hours until 1600 hours the barrage was shifted toward the center of our sector. At 1600 hours the heaviest artillery barrage the battalion had yet encountered landed on all of our positions and shifted back and forth from our front lines into St. Vith and back again. This barrage continued until about 1800 hours. 1610 hours found the enemy advancing on our most northeast sector (A-38th A.I.B.) and at 1615 hours he was advancing toward the center of our lines. By 1619 hours, German infantry was attacking along the entire sector and enemy artillery was hitting everywhere. The enemy infantry by itself did not make any penetration on our lines. German tanks started to appear and by 1635 hours our lines were receiving direct fire. The battalion had requested various artillery concentration but apparently enough artillery could not be brought to bear on the various targets. At 1700 hours, the attack seemed to have lost some of its impetus and our lines have held. Artillery however still dropped on our positions apparently from the direction of Wallerode. By 1715 hours it was apparent that the attack was starting again and this time at the direct center of our sector. Tanks attacked towards our O.P. (Offensive Position) and the officer in charge there practically begged for supports of tanks or TDs. At this time the sector to the northeast of St. Vith reported everything quiet, but in the southeast the attack continued. At 1730 hours this sector also stated that to hold they must have tank support. At 1735, the center of our sector reported enemy tanks again, and again asked that tanks be sent to his assistance, and at 1800 hours the sector to the northeast (A-38th A.I.B.) stated that his supporting tanks had withdrawn and that he must have them replaced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy 1805, enemy tanks were firing point blank range from only 50 yards in front of our center sector (B-38th A.I.B.). The fighting continued but by 1844 hours, the attacks seemed to be temporarily stopped, although on our S.E. sector (B-23rd A.I.B) the situation was still critical. By 1905 hours, the artillery of the Germans was still pounding away and although B-23rd was adjusting their line, some infiltration had taken place. At 1914 hours, the C.O. (Commanding Officer) of B-23rd A.I.B. stated that he was still looking for tanks which were to come up for his support and that without them, the situation on his right flank is very serious. By 1935 hours tanks (enemy) were again approaching the sector held by A-38th (N.E. St. Vith) and by 1944, the other end of the line was receiving another heavy attack which resulted in the C.P. of B-23rd A.I.B. being out off. At 1950 hours, tanks coming to our support were located but apparently arrived too late to put them into position so as to support our line. At 2005 hours, German tanks had broken through the center of our line (between B-38th A.I.B. and the combat engineers attached to us). These tanks proceeded down the road toward St. Vith and overran the battalion forward C.P. By 2010, tanks had also broken through A-23rd A.I.B. and other German tanks were reported back of the positions held by A-38th.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeneral weakening of the line appeared at about 1800 hours. The German artillery barrage was extremely heavy and lack of our own was felt extremely. At about 2000 hours our entire line was bending and giving and breakthroughs of both tanks and infantry came about that time. The situation with both tanks and infantry between our lines and St. Vith, became very grave. At about 2130, the battalion C.P. (Command Position) was moved from St. Vith to the vicinity east of Krombach and there to a position northeast of Krombach where at 0900 hours on the 22nd December, the men, escaping back through and around St. Vith were organized and the battalion set up a defensive position N.E. of Krombach. The battalion C.P. was moved to Maldingen.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving been taken as a Prisoner of War, Corporal Earl Combs was subsequently housed at Stalag 4B in Muhlberg, Saxony, Germany. He was released from captivity and returned to Military Control on June 29, 1945.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46127781413141,"sku":"W6133","price":340.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/m19_17053.jpg?v=1692889665"},{"product_id":"united-states-a-purple-heart-to-seaman-krenek-wounded-during-roi-island-attack-february-12-1944-w6306","title":"United States. 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Joseph Russell Krenek was born on December 1, 1920 and enlisted (853 67 65) at the Navy Recruiting Station in Chicago, Illinois on July 26, 1943. He was transferred to the Naval Training Station at Farragut, Idaho, where he trained from August 5 to October 18, 1943, achieving the rank of Acting Stoker 2nd Class. He was then posted to Shoemaker, California from October 25 to November 3, 1943, where he achieved the rank of Seaman 2nd Class. While in the Pacific theater, he served with Carrier Air Support Unit - 20 for eighteen months, from November 3, 1942 to May 6, 1944, first as a Seaman 2nd Class, followed by his promotion to Seaman 1st Class. Joseph Russell Krenek, United States Naval Reserve was wounded in a devastating Japanese air raid on Roi Island (Kwajalein Atoll) on February 12, 1944. The ammunition dump and about 85% of the supplies stored on the island were destroyed by Japanese bombers. The Purple Heart forwarding letter from the Commander-in-Chief, United States Pacific Fleet (CINCPACFLT), dated April 16, 1944, states: \"In the name of the President and by direction of the Secretary of the Navy the Purple Heart is awarded by the Commander in Chief, United States Pacific Fleet to: KRENEK, Joseph Russell, S1c 853 67 65, USNR V6.\" He was then transferred to Carrier Air Support Unit - 30, serving for six months, from May 15 to November 15, 1944, in the rank of Seaman 1st Class. This was followed by a transfer to Carrier Air Support Unit (F)-17 on November 15, 1944, where he would served as an Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class for three and a half months, until March 1, 1945. He was posted to United States Naval Amphibious Base (USNAB) #907 for three months, from March 1 to June 1, 1945, again serving as an Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class. Krenek arrived at the Naval Air Technical Training Command in Memphis, Tennessee on July 17, 1945 and it was from here that he was discharged from service on November 7, 1945. In addition to the Purple Heart, for his Second World War service, he was awarded the American Campaign Medal, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, the World War II Victory Medal and the Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation. Joseph Russell Krenek died on July 23, 1972, at the age of 51. He is buried in Bohemian National Cemetery in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, his grave marker inscribed \"JOSEPH R KRENEK \/ ILLINOIS \/ AOM3 US NAVY \/ WORLD WAR II \/ DEC 1 1920 JULY 23 1972\".\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46127983821077,"sku":"W6306","price":745.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/m19_23103.jpg?v=1692890814"},{"product_id":"united-states-a-purple-heart-c1965-w6548","title":"United States. 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The National Purple Heart Hall of Honor is located in New Windsor, New York.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46128744792341,"sku":"W6548","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c20_00874.jpg?v=1692892499"},{"product_id":"united-states-a-purple-heart-c1965-w6551","title":"United States. A Purple Heart, C.1965","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwo-piece construction, in bronze gilt with purple, red, white and green enamels, measuring 35 mm (w) x 47.5 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally-pierced suspension, intact enamels, original ribbon with brooch pinback, very light contact, near extremely fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: The Purple Heart is a United States military decoration awarded in the name of the President, to those wounded or killed while serving, on or after April 5, 1917, with the U.S. military. With its forerunner, the Badge of Military Merit, which took the form of a heart made of purple cloth, the Purple Heart is the oldest military award still given to U.S. military members; the only earlier award being the obsolete Fidelity Medallion. The National Purple Heart Hall of Honor is located in New Windsor, New York.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46128745578773,"sku":"W6551","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c20_00882.jpg?v=1692892501"},{"product_id":"united-states-a-second-war-numbered-purple-heart-by-eh-simon-inc-m0295-146","title":"United States. 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Accompanied by its 36.8 mm (w) x 10 mm ribbon bar with dual push pins, its 17.2 mm (w) x 3.8 mm (h) enameled ribbon bar with button hole attachment, and its 9.7 mm in diameter rosette with button hole attachment, in its hardshelled case of issue, marked \"UNITED STATES OF AMERICA\" on the lid, lightly soiled medal bed, case near extremely fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: The Purple Heart is a United States military decoration awarded in the name of the President to those wounded or killed while serving, on or after April 5, 1917, with the U.S. military. With its forerunner, the Badge of Military Merit, which took the form of a heart made of purple cloth, the Purple Heart is the oldest military award still given to U.S. military members (the only earlier award being the obsolete Fidelity Medallion). The National Purple Heart Hall of Honor is located in New Windsor, New York.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46132741079317,"sku":"W7281","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c2021_210_mnc5970.jpg?v=1692902405"},{"product_id":"united-states-a-korean-war-navy-cross-purple-heart-to-captain-word-for-commanding-a-relief-force-under-enemy-fire-1952-m0273-121rl1","title":"United States. A Korean War Navy Cross \u0026 Purple Heart To Captain Word For Commanding A Relief Force Under Enemy Fire 1952","description":"\u003cp\u003e1. Group of Six: Navy Cross (engraved in running script \"John G. Word\" on the upper arm on the reverse); Purple Heart with Second Award Gold Star (engraved in italic capitals \"JOHN G. WORD 2\/LT. U.S.M.C.\" on the reverse); World War II Victory Medal; Korean Service Medal with Three Bronze Stars; National Defense Service Medal; and United Nations Service Medal for Korea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. Three Ribbon Bars: 1 - Navy Cross, Purple Heart with Bronze Star, Navy Unit Commendation; 2 - World War II Victory Medal, Republic of the Philippines Philippine Independence Medal, National Defense Service Medal; 3 - Korean Service Medal with Three Bronze Battle Stars, United Nations Service Medal for Korea, Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. Captain Collar Rank Insignia Pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. Purple Heart Award Document (named to John C. Word, dated August 9, 1972, \"for wounds received in action in Korea on 6 September and 20 December 1952, while a member of the U.S. Marine Corps\", measuring 286 mm (w) x 203 mm (h)).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. Defence Department Photograph of First Lieutenant John G. Word (black and white, taken at San Diego on September 1, 1953, measuring 206 mm (w) x 253 mm (h)).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6. Reproduction Photograph of First Lieutenant John G. Word (duo-tone, measuring 45 mm (w) x 58 mm (h)).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7. Official Secretary of the Navy, Navy Cross Citation named to Second Lieutenant John G. Word USMC Reserve (with Department of the Navy, United States Marine Corps embossed stamp, measuring 202 mm (w) x 286 mm (h)).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8. Twelve pages of his Service Records.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9. A Brief Biography of His Career in the Marine Corps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNear extremely fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: John Gordon Wood was born on May 17, 1927 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee. He enlisted with the United States Marine Corps Reserve (SN 574224) on April 24, 1945 and attended Boot Camp at Paris Island in South Carolina, where he was promoted to Private First Class on April 18, 1946, with \"Military Police\" as his specialty. Word was posted overseas to the Naval Operating Base, Marine Detachment at Subic Bay, Philippines for four months, from May 12 to September 16, 1946 and was honorably discharged in the rank of Private First Class on October 19, 1946.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWord re-enlisted with the United States Marine Corps Reserve on June 20, 1947, but was inactive as he was attending Texas A\u0026amp;M College in College Station, Texas, from 1946 to 1951, graduating in Business Administration. During this time, he was promoted to the ranks of Corporal on June 20, 1947 and to Sergeant on July 9, 1948. He re-enlisted for a second time with the United States Marine Corps Reserve (SN 054219) and was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant on September 18, 1951.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe was posted to the 2nd Training Battalion at MSC Quantico from October 9, 1951 to March 8, 1952, then posted to \"A\" Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd Infantry Training Regiment at Camp Pendleton, California from March 26, 1952 to April 29, 1952. Second Lieutenant Word was part of the 21st Replacement Draft from April 30 to June 3, 1952 and was sent overseas to the Korean theater on May 16, 1952. In Korea, he was initially with \"B\" Battery, 1st Battalion, 11th Marines as an observer and forward observer from June 4 to August 5, 1952. He later assumed the role of Platoon Leader with \"I\" Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines from August 6, 1952 to February 9, 1953.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecond Lieutenant John Gordon Word, United States Marine Corps, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Division (Reinforced) earned the Navy Cross on September 6, 1952, by authority of the Board of Awards, for actions during the Korean War: Serial 382 (May 14, 1953). That day, he was wounded in action in his right hand, which was caused by mortar fragments. His citation online for the award (with the wording varying versus the official citation letter issued to him in this group) states: \"The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Second Lieutenant John G. Word (MCSN: 0-54219), United States Marine Corps Reserve, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United Nations while serving as a Rifle Platoon Commander of Company I, Third Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in the Republic of Korea from 5 to 7 September 1952.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssigned the mission of commanding a relief force for a badly depleted unit occupying a combat outpost more than one mile forward of the main line of resistance, Second Lieutenant Word, although wounded during the initial stages of the action, bravely exposed himself to enemy fire to supervise the evacuation of the casualties, skillfully deployed his men and directed the construction of defensive positions while subjected to persistent hostile artillery and mortar fire. When the outpost was attacked during the night by a reinforced enemy company supported by an intense mortar and artillery barrage, he engaged the hostile force in a fierce fire fight and, maintaining effective control of his unit, directed his men in successfully repulsing the assault.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout repeated attacks on the following night by numerically superior enemy forces of approximately battalion strength, he continuously exposed himself to hostile fire to direct the supporting arms and, controlling and coordinating the fire of his unit with outstanding tactical skill, inflicted heavy casualties upon the enemy. Constantly moving among his men to encourage and reassure them between assaults, he directed the preparation of defenses in readiness for further attacks and administered timely assistance to the casualties, greatly aiding in saving the lives of three of the wounded Marines. Second Lieutenant Word's forceful and determined leadership served to inspire his men to heroic endeavor in successfully defending the strategic outpost. His superb courage and valiant fighting spirit reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWord was promoted to First Lieutenant on December 1, 1952 and nineteen days later, he was wounded in action for a second time on December 20th. He was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in action in Korea on September 6 and December 20, 1952, while a member of the United States Marine Corps, the second award designated by a gold star on its ribbon. He assumed the role of Assistant S-3 with H\u0026amp;S Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines from February 10 to 24, 1953, then became Platoon Leader with the 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines from February 25 to March 21, 1953, followed by assuming the role of Platoon Leader with the Reconnaissance Company, Headquarters Battalion, 1st Marine Division from March 22 to July 22, 1953. First Lieutenant Word returned to the United States on July 24, 1953, where he was posted to the 1st Training Battalion at Marine Corps Reserve Depot in San Diego, California from August 28 to December 19, 1953. He was promoted to the rank of Captain in the United States Marine Corps on March 18, 1954 and is documented as having been overseas from May 21, 1958 to June 7, 1959 while CO Commanding, H\u0026amp;S Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines, 3rd Mardiv. He resigned and was honorably discharged from service on August 17, 1952 in the rank of Captain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to the Navy Cross and the Purple Heart with Second Award Gold Star, he was also a recipient of the Navy Unit Commendation (ribbon), the World War II Victory Medal, the National Defense Medal, the Korean Service Medal with Three Bronze Battle Stars, the United Nations Service Medal for Korea, the Republic of the Philippines Philippine Independence Medal (ribbon) and the Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation (ribbon). John Gordon Word died on July 18, 1986, Orange County, California, at the age of 59 and is buried in Riverside National Cemetery in Riverside, Riverside County, California, Section 20, Site 103.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46133161034005,"sku":"M0273-121.RL1","price":2700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/l22_mnc7332_547_1.jpg?v=1692904161"},{"product_id":"united-states-a-korean-war-purple-heart-group-to-orlando-p-aponte-m0483-1rl1","title":"United States. A Korean War Purple Heart Group, To Orlando P. Aponte","description":"\u003cp\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Purple Heart (two-piece construction, in bronze gilt with red, white, green and purple enamels, engraved \"ORLANDO P. APONTE\" on the reverse, measuring 35.2 mm (w) x 47 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally-pierced suspension, intact enamels, original ribbon with brooch pinback, accompanied by its 36 mm (w) x 10 mm (h) ribbon bar).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. Army Good Conduct Medal (in bronze, engraved \"ORLANDO P. APONTE\" on the reverse, measuring 32.5 mm in diameter, original ribbon with brooch pinback, accompanied by its 36 mm (w) x 10 mm (h) ribbon bar).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. National Defense Service Medal (in bronze, measuring 32 mm in diameter, original ribbon with brooch pinback, accompanied by its 35.5 mm (w) x 10 mm (h) ribbon bar).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. Korean Service Medal with two Bronze Engagement\/Battle Stars (in bronze, measuring 31.8 mm in diameter, two bronze stars affixed to its original ribbon with brooch pinback, accompanied by its 36 mm (w) x 10 mm (h) ribbon bar with two bronze stars).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. United Nations Service Medal for Korea (in bronze, measuring 36.2 mm in diameter, original ribbon with brooch pinback, accompanied by its 36 mm (w) x 10 mm (h) ribbon bar).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6. Combat Infantryman Badge (in silvered metal with blue enamels, maker marked \"F1GI\" (Government Inspected) on the reverse, measuring 77.3 mm (w) x 27 mm (h), both push pin points intact).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNear extremely fine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46133391261973,"sku":"M0483-1.RL1","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/l22_mnc8820_888_1.jpg?v=1692905124"},{"product_id":"united-states-a-purple-heart-numbered-w7345","title":"United States. A Purple Heart, Numbered","description":"In bronze gilt with red, white, green and purple enamels, number impressed \"171358\" on the edge, measuring 34.5 mm (w) x 47 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally-pierced ball suspension, intact enamels, original ribbon with brooch pinback, extremely fine.\n","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46133583347989,"sku":"W7345","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/l22_mnc5284_539_2.jpg?v=1692905607"},{"product_id":"united-states-a-lot-of-five-awards-w6792","title":"United States, A Lot Of Five Awards","description":"\u003cp\u003eIncludes: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Army Distinguished Service Cross: in bronze, measuring 46.2 mm (w) x 51 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally-pierced ball suspension, original ribbon with brooch pinback. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. Distinguished Flying Cross: in bronze gilt, measuring 43.5 mm (w) x 47.8 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, original ribbon with brooch pinback. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. Silver Star Medal: two-piece construction, silvered bronze star, mounted to a bronze gilt star base. measuring 36.5 mm (w) x 45.2 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, original ribbon with brooch pinback. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. Purple Heart: two-piece construction, in bronze gilt with red, white, green and purple enamels, number engraved \"200791\"\" on the reverse, measuring 34.3 mm (w) x 47 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally-pierced ball suspension, intact enamels, original ribbon with brooch pinback. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. Air Medal: in bronze gilt, measuring 42 mm (w) x 54 mm (h), with two silver oak leaf clusters and two numbers forming \"83\" affixed to its original ribbon with brooch pinback, contact marks and greening evident. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRanging from better than very fine to extremely fine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46134558261525,"sku":"W6792","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/l22_mnc0415_327.jpg?v=1692907768"},{"product_id":"united-states-a-korean-war-purple-heart-to-private-johnny-b-lee-infantry-1st-cavalry-division-wia-m0540-38","title":"United States. A Korean War Purple Heart, To Private Johnny B. Lee, Infantry, 1St Cavalry Division, Wia","description":"\u003cp\u003eInstituted in 1782. Two-piece construction, in bronze gilt with purple, red, white and green enamels, engraved \"JOHNNY B. LEE\" on the reverse, measuring 35 mm (w) x 46.8 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally-pierced ball suspension, intact enamels, original ribbon with brooch pinback, extremely fine. Accompanied by its 35.8 mm (w) x 9.7 mm (h) ribbon bar, in its hardshelled case of issue, black dimpled exterior, inscribed \"PURPLE HEART\" on the lid, inside lid lined in light yellow nylon, base with a light yellow cloth medal bed, exterior exhibiting light wear, case better than very fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: Private Johnny B. Lee was from Mingo, West Virginia and was with the Infantry, 1st Cavalry Division, United States Army during the Korean War, when he was seriously wounded in action in South Korea, on September 15, 1950.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46135399678229,"sku":"M0540-38","price":270.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/l22_mnc8140_096.jpg?v=1692909848"},{"product_id":"united-states-a-vietnam-war-purple-heart-to-sergeant-joe-wideman-becker-united-states-marine-corps-wia-m0540-39rl1","title":"United States. A Vietnam War Purple Heart, To Sergeant Joe Wideman Becker, United States Marine Corps, Wia","description":"\u003cp\u003eInstituted in 1782. Two-piece construction, in bronze gilt with purple, red, white and green enamels, engraved \"JOE W. BECKER \/ WIA \/ 12-20-67\" on the reverse, measuring 34.5 mm (w) x 47 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally-pierced ball suspension, intact enamels, exhibiting scattered gilt wear and spotting, original ribbon with brooch pinback, better than very fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, black thatched-look exterior, inscribed \"PURPLE HEART\" on the lid, missing the lining on the inside lid and the medal bed in the base, exterior exhibiting wear and soiling, case fair. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFootnote: Joe Wideman Becker was born on June 2, 1940. Becker was serving as a Sergeant (432281) with the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, when he was wounded in action on December 20, 1967. He died on July 26, 2017, at the age of 77 and is buried in Fort Richardson National Cemetery, in Fort Richardson, Anchorage Borough, Alaska. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46135444341013,"sku":"M0540-39.RL1","price":270.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/l22_mnc8157_102_1.jpg?v=1692910137"},{"product_id":"united-states-a-silver-bronze-star-purple-heart-group-9th-infantry-division-united-states-army-1945-w5489rl2","title":"United States. A Silver \u0026 Bronze Star, Purple Heart Group, 9Th Infantry Division, United States Army, 1945","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilver Star (two-piece construction, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_7550226357939443747gmail-m_-886339805204247630gmail-m_3177627650238826025gmail-m_9169403544318850600gmail-il\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_7550226357939443747gmail-m_-886339805204247630gmail-m_3177627650238826025gmail-il\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_7550226357939443747gmail-m_-886339805204247630gmail-il\"\u003esilver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_7550226357939443747gmail-m_-886339805204247630gmail-m_3177627650238826025gmail-m_9169403544318850600gmail-il\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_7550226357939443747gmail-m_-886339805204247630gmail-m_3177627650238826025gmail-il\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_7550226357939443747gmail-m_-886339805204247630gmail-il\"\u003estar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eplac\u003cwbr\u003eed upon a bronze gilt \u003c\/wbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_7550226357939443747gmail-m_-886339805204247630gmail-m_3177627650238826025gmail-m_9169403544318850600gmail-il\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_7550226357939443747gmail-m_-886339805204247630gmail-m_3177627650238826025gmail-il\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_7550226357939443747gmail-m_-886339805204247630gmail-il\"\u003estar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-shaped base, engraved \"LEWIS D. \u003cspan class=\"m_7550226357939443747gmail-il\"\u003eHUDSON\u003c\/span\u003e\" on the reverse, me\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003easuring 36.3 mm (w) x 35 mm (h), original ribbon with brooch pinback); \u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\"\u003eBronze Star Medal (in bronze, engraved \u003cspan\u003e\"LEWIS D. \u003cspan class=\"m_7550226357939443747gmail-il\"\u003eHUDSON\u003c\/span\u003e\" on the reverse, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003emeasuring 36.8 mm (w) x 35.3 mm (h), oak leaf cluster on its original ribbon with brooch pinback); and Purple Heart (two-piece construction, in bronze gilt with red, white, purple and green enamels, engraved \"LEWIS D. \u003cspan class=\"m_7550226357939443747gmail-il\"\u003eHUDSON\u003c\/span\u003e\" on the reverse, measuring 34.8 mm (w) x 43.3 mm (h), original ribbon with brooch pinback, intact enamels). Extremely fine. Accompanied by a 9th Infantry Division Sleeve Patch (in red, white, blue and olive green embroidery, measuring 63 mm in diameter).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFootnote:  \u003cspan\u003eLewis D. \u003cspan class=\"m_7550226357939443747gmail-il\"\u003eHudson\u003c\/span\u003e, 9th Infantry Division, United States Army was awarded the Silver Star \u003cspan\u003efrom \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeadquarters, 9th Infantry Division, by General Orders No. 50 (1945), \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\"for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy\" while serving with the 9th Infantry Division during the Second World War.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46135799251221,"sku":"W5489.RL2","price":441.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c18-043186_1_1.jpg?v=1704297224"},{"product_id":"united-states-a-pacific-theater-purple-heart-to-staff-sergeant-sparacino-wounded-in-action-at-okinawa-w7330rl2","title":"United States. A Pacific Theater Purple Heart To Staff Sergeant Sparacino, Wounded In Action At Okinawa","description":"\u003cp\u003eIncludes: \n1. Group of Eight: Bronze Star (engraved \"TONY T. SPARACINO\" on the reverse); Purple Heart (engraved \"TONY T. SPARACINO\" on the reverse); Army Good Conduct Medal (engraved \"TONY T. SPARACINO\" on the reverse); American Defense Service Medal; American Campaign Medal; Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with arrowhead and four bronze stars; World War II Victory Medal; Philippine Liberation Medal; each with its original ribbon and brooch pinback.\n 2. six Ribbon Bars: Bronze Star; Purple Heart; Army Good Conduct Medal; American Defense Service Medal; American Campaign Medal; Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal.\n 3. two Enameled Ribbon Bars: Purple Heart; American Defense Service Medal. \n4. Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with two B.A.R. (Browning Automatic Rifle) Clasp. \n5. 7th Infantry Division \"Bayonet\" Patch. \n6. 40th Infantry Division \"Sunshine Division\" Patch.\n 7. 184th Infantry Regiment Lapel Badge. Accompanied by copies of his Service Records, along with copies of his Bronze Star and Purple Heart Award Documents. Near extremely fine. \n\nFootnote: Anthony Thomas \"Antonio\" Sparacino was born on December 21, 1918 (acknowledged as 1917 on his grave marker) in Monessen, Pennsylvania, the son of Peter Sparacino (1885-1964) and Mary Prioreschi Sparacino (1893-1982). He had five siblings: Dominick Peter Sparacino (1912-1986), Angelo Arnold Sparacino (1914-2005), Pauline Christine Sparacino (1915-2000), Salvatore T. Sparacino (1920-1998) and Auzalia Joyce Sparacino Utz (1924-2011). He was inducted into active service (39 003 868) with the Infantry of the United States Army, on March 6, 1941 at San Francisco, California, at the age of 22, stating his civilian occupation as that of Butcher. His military occupation was Mess Sergeant, having attended Cooks and Bakers School, along with Mess Sergeants School, NCO School and Ordnance School. In the Pacific theater, Staff Sergeant Sparacino served with the 184th Infantry Regiment, which was attached to the 7th Infantry Division. He is credited with having served with the unit during the Aleutian Islands campaign, the Marshall Islands campaign (Battle of Kwajalein), the Battle of Leyte and the Battle of Okinawa. \n\nHe was wounded in action during the Battle of Okinawa (April 1 - June 22, 1945), suffering shrapnel wounds (artillery shell fragments) to his face, both his knees, his abdomen and his left side. Subsequently, the Purple Heart would be awarded to Staff Sergeant Tony T. Sparacino \"for wounds received in action in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater, World War II\". He was invalided to the United States and admitted to Dibble General Hospital in Menlo Park, California on May 4, 1945, where he was treated for his wounds. As the result of his disability, Staff Sergeant Sparacino was honorably discharged on November 16, 1945, entitled to wear the Honorable Service Lapel Button (AKA Honorable Service Lapel Pin). The Bronze Star would be awarded to Staff Sergeant Tony T. Sparacino for \"meritorious achievement in ground combat against the armed enemy during World War II in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operation\". For his Second World War service, he was awarded the American Defense Service Medal, the American Campaign Medal, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with arrowhead and four bronze stars, the World War II Victory Medal and the Philippine Liberation Medal. He was also a recipient of the Combat Infantryman Badge. Over the years, he has been acknowledged as having been a resident of Santa Clara County and Rancho Cordova in California. Anthony Thomas \"Antonio\" Sparacino died on October 28, 1993, in San Joaquin County, California, at the age of 75. 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This Purple Heart is of two-piece construction in the shape of a heart in bronze gilt and with purple, red, white, and green enamels, the obverse with a gilded leftward facing bust of George Washington affixed onto purple-coloured and heart-shaped enamels with the Coat of Arms of George Washington, consisting of a white enameled shield with two horizontally positioned red enameled bars and three horizontally positioned side-by-side red enameled five-pointed stars within a sprig of green enameled laurel leaves, the reverse consists of a raised bronze heart with the words “For Military Merit” in relief below the bronzen coat of arms, and engraved with “James R. Ott S2C [Seaman Second Class] USN [United States Navy]) below, on a fixed horizontal ball and squared oval loop suspension from its ribbon with a horizontal pinback assembly for suspension, measuring 35.3 mm (w) x 47.3 mm (l) including its pierced ball suspension, weighing 38.67 grams inclusive of its ribbon and pinback suspension. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccompanied by its case of issue, constructed of a lightweight wooden frame with a textured black faux leather exterior, the exterior of the lid embossed with “Purple Heart” in capital letters as well as dual borders of golden wavy “crinkle crankle” lines on the top of the lid. The sides of the case are adorned with golden embossed lines on the top and bottom of the lid, the interior of the lid is lined in creamy off-white silk, with a partially torn silken hinge cover and a felted medal bed, with a functional metal barrel hinge on the back of the case, covered by a decorative strip of black faux leather, measuring 145 mm (w) x 80 mm (l) x 27 mm (h). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith its award document to James Roland Ott for a Purple Heart, dated October 19th, 1945, awarded for military merit and for wounds received in action resulting in his death on December 11th, 1944. The document is signed in pen by Vice Admiral of the United States Navy, Louis E. Denfeld on the bottom left side, and by the Secretary of the Navy, James Forrestal on the bottom right side, measuring 32 mm (w) x 248 mm (l). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. A World War II Victory Medal. Instituted by an Act of Congress July 6th, 1945. A circular bronze medal, the obverse with a rightward facing figure of Liberation standing on a war god’s helmet holding a broken sword with the inscription “World War II”, the reverse  inscribed with the Four Freedoms “Freedom from Fear and Want and Freedom of Speech and Religion” in capital lettering separated in the middle by a palm branch, all circumscribed by “United States of America 1941-1945”, on a horizontally-pierced ball and ring for suspension from its period original ribbon with horizontal pinback assembly for suspension, measuring 36.2 mm in diameter, weighing 27.14 grams inclusive of its ribbon and pinback suspension.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. An American Campaign Medal. Instituted November 6th 1942 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. A circular bronze medal, the obverse depicting a Navy cruiser at sea with a B-24 Liberator bomber flying overhead along with a sinking enemy submarine in the foreground, circumscribed “American Campaign” in capital lettering, the reverse with an American bald eagle between the dates “1941-1945” and “United States of America” in capital lettering, on a horizontally-pierced ball and ring for suspension from its period original ribbon with horizontal pinback assembly for suspension, measuring 31.7 mm in diameter, weighing 19.11 grams.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. An Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal. Instituted November 6th 1942 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. A circular bronze medal, the obverse depicting two American soldiers with two US Naval warships in the background, circumscribed “Asiatic-Pacific Campaign” in capital lettering,  the reverse with an American bald eagle between the dates “1941-1945” and “United States of America” in capital lettering, on a horizontally-pierced ball and ring for suspension from its period original ribbon with horizontal pinback assembly for suspension, measuring 32 mm in diameter, weighing 20.33 grams.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5. A framed American Legion Gold Star Citation, emblem of devotion to the highest duty of citizenship presented by the Legion of Fort Stevens (Post 32), awarded posthumously and presented to the next surviving kin of James R. Ott Seaman 2nd Class, with the seal of the American Legion near the bottom left corner along with the signatures of Edward Scheiberling (National Commander), Donald Glascoff (National Adjutant), James Luade (Post Adjutant), and Louis Goldberg (Post Commander), measuring approximately 290 mm (w) x 212 mm (l), contained in its post-war period frame designed to look like wood but constructed of magnetic metal with a glass pane protecting the document and a cardboard backer on the reverse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFootnote: James Roland Ott (Jr.), Seaman 2nd Class of the United States Navy, was born on March 29th 1926, in Leon, in Madison County of Virginia, to farming parents Mary Olga Vehue, and James Roland Ott Senior. He completed 8 years of grade school and 1 year of high school, and enlisted into the United States Navy in Washington on March 21st 1944. James Ott (Jr.) enlisted in the United States Navy in the District of Columbia as a minor, with the permission of his mother after they moved to Washington in 1941 following the premature death of his father. He was stationed on USS Reid (DD-369) and was one of the 103 men who died on the sinking ship due to a kamikaze attack at Leyte, Philippines on December 11, 1944. He was first declared missing in action and later declared deceased due to enemy action. He was posthumously awarded the Purple Heart, as well as the World War II Victory Medal, the American Campaign Medal, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, and a Gold Star Citation by the American Legion. He is memorialized on the Walls of the Missing in the Manila American Cemetery, Philippines, as well as in the Fairview Cemetery, Culpeper Virginia, by his Mother with a brass and stone plot. 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Although shooting down some, plane 7 approached the ship from the stern, crashing into the aft magazine located in the port quarter, thus blowing the ship apart. The stern opened up, causing the ship to roll violently, and sinking it within 2 minutes, killing 103 crewmen. The survivors were strafed in the water by Japanese planes before rescue. Her 150 survivors were picked up by landing craft in her convoy. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47876713546005,"sku":"M0608-1","price":503.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/MNC1851_4da8e9fa-1f13-41a7-936f-984eb8aca79c.jpg?v=1704831546"},{"product_id":"united-states-a-purple-heart-medal-to-oscar-j-lewis-m0580-83","title":"United States. A Purple Heart Medal to OSCAR J LEWIS","description":"\u003cp\u003eInstituted in 1932. 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The sides of the case are adorned with golden embossed lines on the top and bottom of the lid, the interior of the lid is lined in cream-coloured off-white silk, with a functional hinge assembly and intact interior hinge cover, with a felted medal bed, measuring 80 mm (w) x 145 mm (l), accompanied by a ribbon bar and miniature boutonniere, in extremely fine condition. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFootnote: John Junior Parker (November 16th, 1922 - July 24th, 1944) enlisted in the United States Navy on December 3rd 1941 and died July 24th, 1944 onboard USS Colorado (BB-45) in the Pacific area due to severe shrapnel wounds from enemy action. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUSS Colorado was the lead ship of the Colorado class of battleships seeing active service during World War II. 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Air and Space Forces Distinguished Service Medal: two-piece construction, in bronze gilt with white enamels, blue glass centerpiece, measuring 54.2 mm (w) x 57.3 mm (h), original ribbon with brooch pinback, accompanied by its 36.5 mm (w) x 10.5 mm (h) Ribbon Bar with dual push pin attachments and its 18 mm (w) x 4.5 mm (h) enamelled Ribbon Bar with push pin attachment, in their hardshelled case of issue, marked \"DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL\" on the lid.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal: in bronze gilt, measuring 33.8 mm in diameter, original ribbon with brooch pinback, accompanied by its 36 mm (w) x 10 mm (h) Ribbon Bar with dual push pin attachments and its 16 mm (w) x 4.5 mm (h) enamelled Ribbon Bar with push pin attachment, in their hardshelled case of issue, marked \"DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL\" on the lid.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. Homeland Security Distinguished Service Medal: two-piece construction, in fire gilt and silvered bronze with green, light blue and dark blue enamels, measuring 37.3 mm (w) x 56.5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, original ribbon with brooch pinback, accompanied by its 19.7 mm (w) x 30.8 mm (h) Miniature with a two-piece construction, in fire gilt and silvered bronze with green, light blue and dark blue enamels, its 36.2 mm (w) x 10 mm (h) Ribbon Bar with dual push pin attachments and its 16.5 mm (w) x 3.5 mm (h) enamelled Ribbon Bar with push pin attachment, in their hardshelled case of issue, marked \"DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL\" on the lid. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. Texas Purple Heart Medal: two-piece construction, in green, white and purple enamels, measuring 35.5 mm (w) x 44.5 mm (h), original ribbon with brooch pinback, in its hardshelled case of issue, the third highest military decoration that can be conferred to a service member of the Texas Military Forces. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5. Navy Cross: in bronze gilt, measuring 37.5 mm (w) x 46 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally-pierced ball suspension, accompanied by its 36 mm (w) x 10.5 mm (h) Ribbon Bar with dual push pin attachments and its 16.5 mm (w) x 4.2 mm (h) enamelled Ribbon Bar with button hole attachment, in their plastic case of issue. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e6. Airman's Medal: in bronze gilt, measuring 35.3 mm in diameter, original ribbon with brooch pinback, accompanied by its 36 mm (w) x 10 mm (h) Ribbon Bar with dual push pin attachments and its 18 mm (w) x 4 mm (h) enamelled Ribbon Bar with button hole attachment, in their plastic case of issue. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e7. Army Commendation Medal: in bronze gilt, measuring 35.2 mm (w) x 40 mm (h), original ribbon with brooch pinback, accompanied by its 35.8 mm (w) x 10 mm (h) Ribbon Bar with pinback and its 17.3 mm (w) x 3.7 mm (h) enamelled Ribbon Bar with button hole attachment, in their plastic case of issue. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e8. Air and Space Commendation Medal: in bronze gilt, measuring 35 mm (w) x 41 mm (h), original ribbon with brooch pinback, accompanied by its 35.8 mm (w) x 10 mm (h) Ribbon Bar with dual push pin attachments and its 17 mm (w) x 3.5 mm (h) enamelled Ribbon Bar with button hole attachment, in their plastic case of issue. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTogether, near extremely fine. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48166111641877,"sku":"M0614-65","price":157.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/MNC0472_c8f9a24c-80de-4fec-9295-21a33ad03c34.jpg?v=1712853510"},{"product_id":"united-states-a-large-lot-of-medals-awards-and-decorations-m0631-1","title":"United States. A Large Lot of Medals, Awards, and Decorations","description":"\u003cp\u003eA large lot of American medals, awards, and decorations consisting of:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. 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A Miniature Purple Heart\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e13. A Miniature Meritorious Service Medal\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e14. A Miniature Air Medal\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e15. A Miniature Army Commendation Medal\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e16. A Miniature Army Achievement Medal\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e17. A Miniature Prisoner of War Medal\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e18. A Miniature Good Conduct Medal\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e19. A Miniature Distinguished Flying Cross\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e20. A Miniature European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e21. A Miniature Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e22. A Miniature American Campaign Medal\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e23. A Miniature World War II Victory Medal\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e24. A Miniature Distinguished Service Cross\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlso including the following loose full-size medals:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e25. Two World War II Victory Medals\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e26. A China Service Medal\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e27. A Good Conduct Medal\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e28. An Antarctica Service Medal\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e29. An Airman’s Medal\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e30. An Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e31. An American Defense Service Medal\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e32. A Medal for Humane Action\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e33. A Purple Heart\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e34. A European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e35. A Vietnam Service Medal\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e36. A Korean Service Medal\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e37. An Air Force Good Conduct Medal\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e38. A National Defense Service Medal\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e39. A Combat Readiness Medal\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e40. An Air Medal\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e41. A Distinguished Service Cross\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e42. A State of New York World War I Service Medal\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e43. An Air Force Distinguished Service Medal\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e44. A Navy Expert Pistol Shot Medal\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e45. A Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e46. An Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal with incorrect ribbon\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSome of the medals, awards, and decorations with evidence of previous collector’s mounting on the reverse side of the awards and\/or on the reverse side of the ribbons, condition ranging from fine to better than very fine. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48220614590741,"sku":"M0631-1","price":251.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/MNC4212.jpg?v=1713967187"},{"product_id":"united-states-the-purple-heart-wings-of-second-lieutenant-williams-jr-kia-82nd-fighter-group-m0653-1","title":"United States. The Purple Heart \u0026 Wings of Second Lieutenant Williams Jr. KIA, 82nd Fighter Group","description":"\u003cp\u003eInstituted August 7th 1782 by George Washington. (1945 issue). 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The sides of the case are adorned with golden embossed lines on the top and bottom of the lid, the interior of the lid is lined in creamy off-white silk, with an intact interior silk hinge cover and felt medal bed, with a functional metal barrel hinge on the reverse of the case that is covered by a decorative strip of black leatherette, measuring measuring 145 mm (w) x 80 mm (l) x 27 mm (h).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe case of the Purple Heart is accompanied by its exterior cardboard box featuring a lift-off lid, with a boutonniere, a ribbon bar, two short strips of Purple Heart ribbon, as well as a note featuring the facsimile of Roland Walsh (Commanding Brigadier General), measuring 126 mm (w) x 73 mm (l).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA pair of United States Army Air Force Pilot’s Wings, consisting of a shield in the style of the American Coat of Arms with large stylized wings on either side, the reverse with a functional horizontal pinback, marked “LGB” and “Sterling”, measuring 76.1 mm (w) x 17.3 mm (l). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fine grouping of a Purple Heart and a pair of Pilot’s Wings, in overall near mint condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFootnote: Robert B. 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