TreasureHunter Posted January 19, 2016 #1 Posted January 19, 2016 Finally got the record and got this uniform displayed. PHM3 received a Purple Heart on Saipan, a Purple Heart on Iwo Jima, a Bronze star w. "V" on Iwo Jima which was later upgraded to a Silver Star. His record from Golden Arrow was 59 pages which is displayed with the uniforms. I will post a few items from his record. Enjoy, Bill
katieony Posted January 20, 2016 #4 Posted January 20, 2016 A very rare group of uniforms to a gallant Sailor! Thanks for posting and sharing his story! Mike
ViewfinderGyrene Posted January 20, 2016 #7 Posted January 20, 2016 Absolutely beautiful group, Bill. Thank you for posting!
ViewfinderGyrene Posted January 20, 2016 #10 Posted January 20, 2016 Have to ask, what size is that blouse lol? Looks very small...
Corpsman_1941 Posted January 20, 2016 #11 Posted January 20, 2016 Absolutely amazing group to the brave corpsman!
jguy1986 Posted January 20, 2016 #12 Posted January 20, 2016 You really hit a home run with this one. What a great set.
TreasureHunter Posted January 20, 2016 Author #13 Posted January 20, 2016 Have to ask, what size is that blouse lol? Looks very small... He was 5' 2" tall & 143 pounds at entry to the Marine Corps, from reading his record he was a tough, proud Marine. Note the sentence of the letter that says he was wounded on Saipan and Iwo and refused evacuation both times & remained on duty for both operations. Also was recommended for the Navy Marine Corps Medal which was downgraded to a Bronze Star, which was later upgraded to a Silver Star (not in his record). Thanks to everyone who helped me decide to buy this great group. Bill
ViewfinderGyrene Posted January 20, 2016 #15 Posted January 20, 2016 He was 5' 2" tall & 143 pounds at entry to the Marine Corps, from reading his record he was a tough, proud Marine. Note the sentence of the letter that says he was wounded on Saipan and Iwo and refused evacuation both times & remained on duty for both operations. Also was recommended for the Navy Marine Corps Medal which was downgraded to a Bronze Star, which was later upgraded to a Silver Star (not in his record). Thanks to everyone who helped me decide to buy this great group. Bill Wow, I can relate to that, I'm 5' 3" exaggerating lol. Amazing!
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