Cased - Engraved Purple Heart

[Guest Darrell]

A beauty arrived today. A cased Personally Engraved Purple Heart to a CPL William Naparty ASN 6904166, wounded September 13, 1944.

Case Lid:

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Case Bottom:

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Case Hinge:

Edited November 3, 2006 by Darrell

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Obverse of the Medal, Ribbon Bar and Lapel Pin:

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Reverse:

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Closeup of Engraving:

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All in the case:

[Guest Darrell]

I know it's a pretty long shot, but if anyone knows where I could possibly find some more info on this fellow, I appreciate the tips.

Thanks for looking.

[David Gregory]

I know it's a pretty long shot, but if anyone knows where I could possibly find some more info on this fellow, I appreciate the tips.

Thanks for looking.

Darrel,

Very nice. American items are not really my "thing", but I do like attributed awards.

What records are available on Purple Heart recipients?

David

[Guest Darrell]

Darrel,

Very nice. American items are not really my "thing", but I do like attributed awards.

What records are available on Purple Heart recipients?

David

Thanks David. I collect mostly the Civilian and Public Service stuff for the US side of things. I haven't done any research of US military personnel. I know of sites that information on KIA's is available, but not for WIA's.

[Guest Darrell]

Thanks to VerKuilen Ager over at WAF, he pointed me in one direction. I got some prelimary Draft information. Do you have to write away to get the more detailed goodies like service records? Or is this stuff classified for US personnel. I kow how the system works in Canada ... but not so for South of the Border

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Fellow deceased in 1985.