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Posthumous and POW WWII US Navy Air Medals - Engraving Styles


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It's been some time since any examples have been posted on this thread. Here is a new example I just acquired. The pair was awarded to a 5.5 victory navy ace who was killed in an accident taking off from the USS Enterprise on October 31, 1944. He earned his victories in 1943 and 1944 with VF-21 and VF-20.

 

Since he was killed in an accident he did not earn a Purple Heart medal. His Distinguished Flying Cross was awarded to him in 1943 which is why it is not engraved.

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On 11/20/2018 at 9:59 AM, bobgee said:

Great stuff, Kurt!

 

Bobgee ( Bob Gill ) passed away a few years ago, but his legacy lives on.  He was a great contributor to this forum and always had a kind word to say about everyone's posts. 

 

Kurt

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Torpedo Squadron 21 - USMC VMSB 143 TBM Avenger pilot
TBF-1 Avenger Bureau Number 06239

Mission History
On May 19, 1943 took off from Henderson Field on Guadalcanal  on an aerial mine laying mission against southern Bougainville. One pilot stated that numerous searchlights and anti-aircraft fire were encountered over the target area. When this aircraft failed to return it was officially declared Missing In Action (MIA).

Service # 0-116372
Unit United States Naval Reserve
Rank Lieutenant Junior Grade U.S. Navy
★ Purple Heart
★ Air Medal
Status Missing In Action

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