manayunkman Posted January 16, 2022 Share #1 Posted January 16, 2022 This little grouping walked into the flea market today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdogchristy90 Posted January 16, 2022 Share #2 Posted January 16, 2022 That is an exceptional looking group! Very well done. Is the NOK star engraved on the back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
postmanusnac Posted January 16, 2022 Share #3 Posted January 16, 2022 Wow! Very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted January 16, 2022 Share #4 Posted January 16, 2022 My Uncles outfit! He survived however, Kurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted January 16, 2022 Author Share #5 Posted January 16, 2022 3 hours ago, tdogchristy90 said: That is an exceptional looking group! Very well done. Is the NOK star engraved on the back? Thank you No engraving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted January 16, 2022 Author Share #6 Posted January 16, 2022 3 hours ago, postmanusnac said: Wow! Very nice! Thank you. Its one of those finds that gives you a real shot in the arm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted January 16, 2022 Author Share #7 Posted January 16, 2022 4 hours ago, KASTAUFFER said: My Uncles outfit! He survived however, Kurt It’s amazing the coincidences on this forum. I only met one survivor who was very proud of being so but wouldn’t talk about it. Its hard to imagine what they went through. Did you ever have the chance to talk to your uncle ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted January 16, 2022 Author Share #8 Posted January 16, 2022 Is this a posthumes heart? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FriarChuck Posted January 16, 2022 Share #9 Posted January 16, 2022 Since it came with a Gold Star pin my guess is that it’s posthumous yes. Friar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted January 16, 2022 Share #10 Posted January 16, 2022 It is a posthumous Purple Heart. Pvt. Sokol died of disease after the death march in Camp O'Donnell prior to May 1942. I talked to my Uncle many times. It wasnt until he was in his 70's that he would even talk about his experiences. Kurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted January 17, 2022 Author Share #11 Posted January 17, 2022 1 hour ago, FriarChuck said: Since it came with a Gold Star pin my guess is that it’s posthumous yes. Friar I thought that but I didn’t want to assume anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted January 17, 2022 Author Share #12 Posted January 17, 2022 1 hour ago, KASTAUFFER said: It is a posthumous Purple Heart. Pvt. Sokol died of disease after the death march in Camp O'Donnell prior to May 1942. I talked to my Uncle many times. It wasnt until he was in his 70's that he would even talk about his experiences. Kurt Thank you for the confirmation Kurt and I realize that I don’t know much about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottplen Posted January 17, 2022 Share #13 Posted January 17, 2022 wow great Heart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collector .45 Posted January 17, 2022 Share #14 Posted January 17, 2022 Fantastic group! 515th Coast Artillery is tough to find. Thanks for sharing. - Henry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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