jeffs1130 Posted June 5, 2018 Share #1 Posted June 5, 2018 I picked this up this Bronze Star Medal a few days ago on eBay and unfortunately it was broken up from it's Purple Heart... So I am posting it here in the hopes that whoever bought the Purple Heart would like to get the Bronze Star Medal back with it... I hate when groupings are broken up! Hopefully the buyer is a fellow member or finds this posting. Awarded to PFC Henry KNOXSAH (1919 - 1967) of Kansas, a member of the Kickapoo Tribe. I believe he served in the 24th Division as records show he was awarded a Silver Star Medal (Headquarters, 24th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 59 (1945). I believe that was awarded for action on New Guinea as the General Orders No. seems too low for the Philippines. I also found an article in which he participated in a raid on a Japanese held island in the Philippines. Although not mentioned by name in this particular article, he is mentioned in other similar articles in other newspapers. (See Below) I believe his Bronze Star Medal was probably awarded as a CIB/Bronze Star conversion, but I could be wrong... The engraving is Post-WWII. If you purchased his Purple Heart and are interested in getting his Bronze Star Medal please contact me, I would like to see both medals back together again! Thanks, Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigJohn#3RD Posted June 5, 2018 Share #2 Posted June 5, 2018 Good Luck with your quest to reunite the group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knoxsah_Martinez Posted August 23, 2020 Share #3 Posted August 23, 2020 Good Evening. This medal belonged to my Grandpa Henry Knoxsah. I Just started researching my familytree. I dont have the other piece, but perhaps one of the family does. That's so awesome! Miigwech - Egwiiyen - O.K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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