United States. A Bronze Star & Normandy Group To Harvey R. Finnegan, 8Th Infantry Division

A Bronze Star, reverse engraved HARVEY R. FINNEGAN, on original ribbon, minimal wear, in extremely fine condition. Accompanied by an enamelled lapel bar and ribbon bar, both with perpendicular pins.

A Purple Heart, reverse engraved HARVEY R. FINNEGAN, on original ribbon, in extremely fine condition. Accompanied by an enamelled lapel bar and ribbon bar, both with perpendicular pins.

An Army Good Conduct Medal, reverse engraved HARVEY R. FINNEGAN, on original ribbon, light wear, light contact, in very fine condition. Accompanied by a ribbon bar.

American Campaign Medal, on original ribbon, minor contact to obverse, in extremely fine condition. Accompanied by a ribbon bar.

European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, on original ribbon with four bronze star devices, dark patina, minimal wear, in extremely fine condition. Accompanied by a ribbon bar with four bronze stars.

A World War II Victory Medal, on original ribbon, dark patina, minimal wear, in extremely fine condition. Accompanied by a ribbon bar.

An Army Occupation Medal with GERMANY clasp, on original ribbon, minor wear to medal, in very fine condition. Accompanied by a ribbon bar.

A Combat Infantryman Badge, in silver with blue enamel, reverse marked GI ANTAYA 1/25 SF, enamel intact, light wear, in very fine condition.

An 8th Infantry Division Patch, blue, white and yellow embroidery, measures 45mm (w) x 68mm (h), in very fine condition.

Footnote: Harvey Roy Finnegan was born in Roger Center, PA on December 23, 1919. Prior to the war, he developed photos while travelling with the carnival. He enlisted in 1942 in New Cumberland, PA with the 13th Infantry Regiment. He served with the 8th Infantry and was discharged on January 6, 1947. The 8th Infantry Division “Pathfinder” saw extensive action during the Second World War, including the Normandy Campaign. Finnegan died on May 17, 1989.