2ndInf.Div. Posted November 24, 2016 Share #1 Posted November 24, 2016 I posted the rest of the group in the groupings section, but wanted to post the PH here. This is the Purple Heart sent to the family of Richard Sidener who served with Company F, 145th Infantry, 37th Division. He was killed during the battle of Manila on February 13, 1945. Company F suffered 7 deaths and 22 wounded between February 11-15 in the Dampalit sector, along with 2 officers being replaced. Richard was in the same company as my great uncle, and they both lived in the same city. In addition to his Purple Heart, I also have a pile of his letters, cause of death record from the NPRC, several photographs, and an article from the local paper stating that he had been killed. This grouping was entrusted to me by his family, and I couldn't be happier to preserve this history. The photograph included was from a Veteran's Day display that I set up a few weeks ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndInf.Div. Posted November 24, 2016 Author Share #2 Posted November 24, 2016 Here is the engraving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aerialbridge Posted November 25, 2016 Share #3 Posted November 25, 2016 Very meaningful that you have a family connection to his service and that the family gave it to you to preserve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katieony Posted November 25, 2016 Share #4 Posted November 25, 2016 RIP Soldier. Thank you for sharing his story. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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