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LTGEN James P. Berkeley-Iwo Jima-LOM medal grouping


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post-387-0-60936200-1536704012.jpgLt. General James P. Berkeley USMC
Enlisted 1927
Commissioned 1930
Retired 1965

Outstanding Award group for service starting in Nicaragua, through WWII,
and into the 1960's.

Includes a Mint Condition example of an Original Early Strike Navy/USMC
Distinguished Service Medal, with all others bar mounted for wear.

Original WWII Era Navy/USMC Legion of Merit for Valor awarded for actions
at Iwo Jima. (LoM Confirmed in "Blakeney" as awarded for 19 Feb to 26 Mar
1945)

The Good Conduct is Officially Hand Engraved, "No.87830 / James P.
Berkeley / 1st Enlistment / 1927-1930", and the Expeditionary "M.No.2617",
2nd Nicaraguan "M.No.995", and Yangtze Service "M.No. 1847" are officially
numbered strikes.

James P. Berkeley was the son of Marine Maj. Gen. Randolph C. Berkeley,
Medal of Honor Recipient/Vera Cruz 1914.

J.P. Berkeley enlisted in 1927, and was Commissioned in 1930, serving
until his retirement in 1965. The entire group, with some original
insignia, is beautifully mounted in a walnut display case. Additionally
the lot will include an original Dog Tag, and some provenance items

 

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Does anyone have a good pic of the following medals awarded to his dad USMC General Randolph C Berkeley?

Nicaragua Presidential Medal of merit.

Nicaragua Medal of Distinction.

Any good picture of these medals would be greatly appreciated.

Does anyone know where his dad's medal are?

4starchris

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