eagle5036 Posted April 13, 2011 Share #1 Posted April 13, 2011 I attached pictures of a WWII USAAF radio operator that was KIA. The purple heart was sent to his wife, Lois. It appears the family didn't take care of the purple heart case. The name of the WWII USAAF radio operator is Francis R. Morris and his serial number is 36397339. He served with the 99th Bombardment Group, 346th Squadron. His B-17 was shot down over Foggia, Italy on July 22, 1943. He was stationed at Navarin, Algeria. I acquired a copy of the Missing Air Crew Report (MACR). I need help authenticating the WWII Purple Heart Engraving. Is the engraving WWII? Is the Purple Heart a WWII period medal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack's Son Posted April 13, 2011 Share #2 Posted April 13, 2011 Looks very official WWII engraving to me!! :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
101world Posted April 13, 2011 Share #3 Posted April 13, 2011 yes I agree good one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo Posted April 13, 2011 Share #4 Posted April 13, 2011 100% yes!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottplen Posted April 13, 2011 Share #5 Posted April 13, 2011 100 % Nice officially engraved :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagle5036 Posted April 13, 2011 Author Share #6 Posted April 13, 2011 Thank you for your help with the WWII Purple Heart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kriegsmodell Posted April 13, 2011 Share #7 Posted April 13, 2011 As others have stated, all good World War II piece with official hand engraving! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack's Son Posted April 13, 2011 Share #8 Posted April 13, 2011 Lightening strikes again Scott!! :w00t: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagle5036 Posted April 13, 2011 Author Share #9 Posted April 13, 2011 Thank you Everyone for all your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo Posted April 14, 2011 Share #10 Posted April 14, 2011 JS and Scottplen agreeing with each other, AGAIN. Is anybody else uncomfortable with this??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottplen Posted April 16, 2011 Share #11 Posted April 16, 2011 JS and Scottplen agreeing with each other, AGAIN. Is anybody else uncomfortable with this??? Oh come on we never disagree!!!! :w00t: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABuczkowski Posted December 2, 2020 Share #12 Posted December 2, 2020 I pulled his, T/Sgt Morris, Memorial Accolade from an estate sale in Fort Wayne, IN this November. I would like to reunite them, either under my roof or the owner of the medal. Please, get in touch with me. [email protected] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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