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Navy WW2 Purple Heart Find


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Just added this to my collection. It brings to mind several questions I was hoping forum members could answer. First, I have seen USN PHs in the more common style leather covered WWII boxes, but this is the first I have personally come across in the small purple box. Was there a time period when the purple boxes were used versus the the more common WWII leather covered boxes? Also, I have heard that the Navy's history website has a link to search for WWII casualties, but I have spent some time digging around on the site and have yet to find a searchable WWII casualty database, anyone have the link? I would like to find out when this sailor was killed.

 

Enjoy the pics and thanks in advance for any help you guys can provide.

 

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foxcompany1944

Such interesting recipient engraving! I am constantly on the search for such examples! Where have you purchased it, any insight you could provide regarding where such items can be found?! Let me know man:)

Pleasure,

Alexander

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