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Started by t_player , Aug 13 2013 01:27 PM

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#1 t_player

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Posted 13 August 2013 - 01:27 PM

The family found these papers today that pertain to the purple heart I showed yesterday. A nice little bonus to go with the heart.

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Posted 13 August 2013 - 01:30 PM

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Posted 13 August 2013 - 01:32 PM

pictures

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Posted 13 August 2013 - 01:33 PM

more

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Posted 13 August 2013 - 01:35 PM

done

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Posted 13 August 2013 - 01:39 PM

That sure is a nice addition.Robert

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Posted 13 August 2013 - 02:11 PM

Amazing paper work to a real Naval tragedy.


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Posted 13 August 2013 - 02:44 PM

Very nice and complete group. Post today's items and yesterday's Purple Heart in the Medals Forum and you will find yourself with a full PM In-box.

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Posted 13 August 2013 - 02:58 PM

Absolutely SUPER!!! :)
I'm happy for you, now to the next step!

#10 Neuron

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Posted 13 August 2013 - 06:00 PM

That must be super rare, quite a find.


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Posted 13 August 2013 - 06:37 PM

Congrats on this terrific historical find. Marrying up these documents with the heart is fantastic and a great contribution to keeping this young warriors story upon conscious memory.   It'll be a great honor I'm sure to be a caretaker to this historic piece of history and a custodian to a sad reminder of why we're such a fortunate nation.  Thank you for sharing Reeves story. 

Semper Fi 


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#12 Terry K.

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Posted 13 August 2013 - 07:13 PM

What a fantastic find! Congrats!


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Posted 13 August 2013 - 08:10 PM

You're killing me! :D LOVE to see Indy items go to collectors that will appreciate them!

 

Keep us updated!

 

-Nick


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Posted 13 August 2013 - 09:16 PM

Incredible find.You don't often see such a complete group especially to such famous event.Rip F2/C Robert Reeves

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Posted 13 August 2013 - 09:17 PM

You should contact the Museum of 20th Century Warfare at Fort Harrison in Indianapolis. They have a display model of the Indy built by the surviving crew. They might be able to shed more light on the documents. You can find the M20CW here:

 

https://www.facebook...re/290393798289

 

Hope this helps!

 

Wayne


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Posted 14 August 2013 - 11:36 AM

That is a truly amazing group!  Wow!  Well done.

 

-Ski


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Posted 21 January 2019 - 04:24 PM

This group i snow in my collection, thrilled to have it.


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