Jim Baker

Thank you Sir.  I thought as much but had not heard that term used before.

If this is a fake, it is very good.   

What is a handwringer ?   

Beautiful cross.  Very interesting.

Very nice.  I've not seen these before.

WOW........  After all this time this thread is still great!!   

On 12/08/2006 at 07:27, Dave B said:

Not a very artistic photo but I love the subject matter

 

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Still love seeing this one.  Beautiful.

Darrell,

You still out there??

I saw that one of his PH's he returned to the family (with press coverage of course) was sold on Ebay about two months later.  He just doesn't get it.

On ‎1‎/‎14‎/‎2017 at 10:56, 922F said:

Megan, as usual, correctly identified this unfortunate mish-mash shortcut.  Joe wears the  Presidential Medal of Freedom with Distinction ‘star’ on a cravat.

What a shame that no most Presidents fail to award this rare award properly.  A staff screw up or ignorance?  The same mish-mash 'neck badge' jump-up appeared when Nixion first presented the 3 Apollo 11 astronauts their awards with Distinction in 1970, but at least Aldrin & Armstrong subsequently wore the complete sash, badge & star.   Believe that Jean Monnet [1963], Dean Acheson [1964], Arthur Rubinstein [1976] , and Colin Powell [1993], all of whom received the award with Distinction, were photographed receiving the sash draped over their bodies.  

Here's an image of the  Presidential Medal of Freedom without distinction--note the suspension device and smaller size badge.  

This is the one "celebrities" receive.  

To honor the dead.

From the dead.....

US Armor.

I believe so. My Mother-In-Law mentioned his being decorated and the time frame is right. He is currently in Afganistan (again) only now I believe he is attached to the 101st AB.

Just catching up on many old threads. Wanted to say this is a very nice, and well researched heart. Congrats.

Interesting. My Brother-In-Law was a Night Stalker at that time.

As I read the materials presented - the Bronze Star Medal was for Meritorious Service for his responsibilities during the period cited. The Silver Star was for valor - hence not an upgrade to the Silver Star - a different issue for a different reason.

Agreed. The BS is clearly an atta boy. The wording is intentionally left vague so that for all we know, he came up with a more efficient method of filing casualty reports. The SS would have been awarded for an act of valor.

Bump... :cool:

Jens,

Nice star. The BB&B are the best.

I have one ID'd by the number from early WWII.

Travis,

That one is very clean. I wouldn't say these are super rare. Keep a close eye on eBay and you will see them pop up every once in a while. Look closely, because I have seen these listed and nothing in the description mentioned it being two piece. I just happened to notice the separation.

Scott,

This sure is a nice heart!

I got the unit history, so when I get off my lazy duff, I'll do a little more looking. Just been too crazy a year for much research.

Darrell,

Nice! I was wondering who got this one.

Scott,

I have one for:

1st Lieutenant Gordon E. Burt

21st Cavalry Recon Troop

Americal Division

KIA at Leyte February 14, 1945

Killed by enemy landmine.

Let me know what else you find out about your guy.

Jim

Scott,

Your Pacific collection is really growing. Some very impressive hearts here.

VERY Nice. I have a KIA from Americal that was killed on Luzon.

Scott,

Just a suggestion, but I would have Tom Lane look at this one.