PLEASE FOLLOW OUR E BAY STORE. SALE SEE OUR STORE. PLEASE READ WHOLE ADD. This a United States Navy Good Conduct medal group. The Good Conduct medal has the original WW2 slot type brooch. The ribbon has been replaced and is in excellent condition. The ribbon support the SECOND AWARD and THIRD AWARD reenlistment bars. The planchet is in near perfect condition with no edge knocks. The reverese is officially impressed “LAWRENCE/CONLEY/POTTER/1942″. The group includes a American Defense Service medal, that has the original WW2 slot type brooch, and original ribbon. The ribbon is in excellent condition and supports the FLEET bar. The planchet is in near perfect condition. The group includes the WW2 Victory medal, that has the original WW2 type crimped brooch and original ribbon. The ribbon is in near perfect condition. The planchet is also in excellent condition with no edge knocks. The group includes Thumbprint dog-tag on one side and his name and service number (279 63 16) on the other side. The group includes a sterling silver chain bracelet, that has US NAVY and his name L. Potter” engraved on the front and “sterling silver/Pat 134714/your wife/”ELSIE”. The group also has a red/white/blue 9″by2″, that has four individual pin-back ribbon bars (American Defense Service medal with one bronze star, American Campaign medal, Navy Expeditionary medal, and the EAME Campaign medal). This group of medals, dog-tag, bracelet and individual ribbon bars, were awarded and/or issued to Aviation Machinist Mate 2nd class (AMM2c). Potter was born in Tennessee, on September 16, 1922. He first joined the Navy on October 3, 1939 at Cincinnati, Ohio. He was first assigned to the USS Yukon AF-9, as a plank owner, when it was first commissioned. He went on to served two more enlistments, and was honorably discharged on October 21, 1947 at Norfolk, VA. He died on October 25, 2009, at Cincinnati, OH, and is buried at the Spring Grove Cemetery, in Cincinnati, OH. I will provide a 2 page copy of his FOIA military records from the St. Louis archives, a one page copy of his Navy muster roll, in March, 1943, and a copy of his marriage license to an. I should note that his records confirm the WW2 Victory, the American Defense Service medal and the Good Conduct medal, but does not mention any Campaign or Expedionary medals awarded.
These items are special to me because they came from one of my mentors. Do not miss this once in a lifetime chance to own a true piece of American history. All items we believe to be 100% original in as found condition from local estates and collections. All of our items are vintage/antique, gently used and will have age appropriate wear unless otherwise stated as new. We describe all items to the best of our ability. Up for your consideration we have this mixed grouping of WW1 & WW2 US military items. Included are a soldier photo, dog tags for another soldier, sterling items-combat infantry rifle pin, marksman pin, E award, and some miniatures, 3 medals, buttons, luggage tag to Chungking, Marines collar disks. Please review all photos for condition. With all jewelry with stones, stones sizes and amounts are figured by calculation. (for an accurate total, you would have to remove the stones from the settings) During measurements there is some degree of calculation, so it is an approximation. In regards to our time pieces watches, clocks etc. We verify the condition when they leave our office and will be stated as working or not working. All working watches may still need to be professionally cleaned/serviced in order to keep time accurately. Each of our time pieces are vintage and used to a different degree. Please see all the photos and read entire description. If I’m unaware, I cannot help & resolve the issue. Please see our feedbacks. Your satisfaction is the only way to our success and I will do my best to keep it that way. After that it will go by weight. Please request a total or wait for a combined invoice before paying. You must return an item in the same condition as it was received.
World War 2 US and Philippines Military Ribbon Bar Group composed of the following: 1. Philippine Defence Medal probably an early version, slightly different from the others we’ve seen. It has a narrow white band and brass stars affixed to it 2. Philippine Liberation Medal with star affixed at the center 3. American Defence Medal with star affixed at the center 4. Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal with signs that a star was affixed at the center 5. World War 2 Victory Medal 6. WW2 Philippine Defense Liberation Asiatic Pacific WW2 Victory Ribbon Group of 6. We have delivered packages safely worldwide since 2002. We guarantee that your package is prepared and delivered with top-quality, new and recycled materials with utmost care. The item/s will be originating from the Philippines. Continental United States: 3-4 weeks. Canada, Italy, France, Spain, Germany and some parts of Europe regular registered or air parcel (Standard) may sometimes take an unusual 5 to 8 weeks transit time. Asia : 1 to 2 weeks. Philippines : Items can be sent via Xend Express or through Philippine Post Office. All articles, unless otherwise indicated, are guaranteed ORIGINAL. Our descriptions are based on diligent research and done in good faith, but due to our limited experience in this category we sometimes commit errors. For our local buyers who have picked up the item no return is allowable. We will appreciate very much if you could leave us a nice feedback with GOOD. Auctiva offers Free Image Hosting and Editing. Auctiva gets you noticed! Track Page Views With.
Group of Sergeant Major Emmons W. Leroy who served on the Mexican Border and in World War I. Beautifully obverse engraved Victory Medal they don’t get better than this! United States Army Sergeant Major Emmons Walker Leroy (Service #3329842) was born in Waldo, Wisconsin on April 12, 1893. Emmons enlisted as a Private in the Wisconsin National Guard in 1915. Private LeRoy served on the Mounted Orderly section. On June 22nd 1916 Private LeRoy along with Wisconsin 2nd Battalion, 2nd Division, Mounted Orderlies & Hospital Corps, Co. G mobilized to Texas along the Mexican Border in front of a crowd of 10,000. The 2nd Wisconsin guarded towns and infrastructure, improved fortifications and manned listening posts along the Rio Grande. They also participated in mock battles to hone tactics. One such engagement had 14,000 troops march against New Braunfels with 4,000 troops in defense. When the exercise was over, troops had expended more than 80,000 rounds of blank ammunition in what the Milwaukee Journal described as a magnificent spectacle. The National Guard’s presence and activity brought further Mexican raids to a stop. For his service on the Mexican Border Private Leroy was Issued the Wisconsin State Mexican Border Service Medal, Mexican Border State Duty Badge, & Mexican Border Company/Regiment “Lords Prayer” Badge. Emmons moved to San Antonio, Texas in 1917 following his Wisconsin Federal Service. As a civilian Emmons worked as a adding machine inspector for the Burroughs Adding Machine Company at the San Antonia State Bank building. Emmons registered for the World War I Draft in 1917, and he enlisted in the Army as a Private on May 28th 1918 in the 86th Infantry Division, Headquarters, Company A, 331st Machine Gun Battalion as a Bugler. Private LeRoy sailed for European Battlefields from New York aboard the Auxillary Cruiser R. Empress of Asia on September 9th 1918. Arriving in Liverpool, England on September 21st 1918. Private LeRoy was transferred to the 3rd Division, Headquarters, 9th Machine Gun Battalion in late September. LeRoy was field promoted to Battalion Sergeant Major as the Meuse Argonne Offensive started on September 26th 1918, the 3rd Division relieved the 79th Division on the Front Lines. For 27 Days the Sergeant Major and the 3rd Division remained at the front line, during this period they advanced seven kilometers against organized defenses, encountering stronger resistance in the taking of Bois de Cunel, and hill 299. The 3rd Division was relieved by the 5th Division on October 27th 1918 and they proceeded to the Tannois rest area. The Commanding General desires to record in the General Orders of the 3rd Division his appreciation of the part taken by the 9th Machine Gun Battalion in the recent operation in which this Division participated, and in which the enemy was checked; and of the splendid determination and courage, and disregard of all danger on the part of every officer and man of the Battalion. Every Company of the Battalion was in action and not a gun crew but what had to withstand terrific hostile bombardment; all did their utmost to coordinate and make effective the teamwork for the Division. The conduct of these self-sacrificing and brave men and that of their fallen comrades who made the supreme sacrifice has established a standard of service and prestige and an example of calmnes, decision and unhesitating devotion to duty which all in the division should strive to emulate and preserve. This order will be read to all organizations at the first assembly formation after its receipt. After the armistice the division was assigned to the Army of Occupation, they marched into Germany via the Remish and Schengon Bridges. Agamemnon on August 10th 1919. Arriving in Hoboken, New Jersey on August 19th 1919. Sergeant Major Leroy was Honorable Discharged from the Army on September 3rd 1919. For his service in the Great War, he was Issued a Victory Medal. Emmons moved to back to Wisconsin in the 1920′s and he worked as an electrician. Emmons got married and moved to Alhambra, California in the 1930′s, and he owned his own Radio Shop. He registered for the World War II draft in 1942. He remained in Alhambra, CA the rest of his life. Emmons was a registered Republican, an active Freemason and he was very involved with his local lodge. United States Army Sergeant Major Emmons Walker Leroy passed away on November 2nd 1987. He is buried at the Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, California. WORLD WAR I UNITED STATES ARMY VICTORY MEDAL W/ “MEUSE ARGONNE” & “DEFENSIVE SECTOR” CLASPS, & FULL WRAP BROOCH. WORLD WAR I UNITED STATES APPLETON WISCONSIN NATIONAL GUARD MEXICO BORDER SERVICE MEDAL W/ FULL WRAP BROOCH. WORLD WAR I UNITED STATES WISCONSIN ARMY NATIONAL GUARD MEXICO BORDER MEDAL. WORLD WAR I UNITED STATES WISCONSIN ARMY NATIONAL GUARD MEXICO BORDER LORDS PRAYER MEDAL. RIBBON DRAPE REPLACED W/ PERIOD RIBBONS, TESTED U. Please let me know if there’s anything else I can do for you!
United States WW2 Army Transport Command Group. This group includes Officer U. And AAF propeller insignia, small shirt sized pilot wings marked Amico Sterling, pair of ATC (Army Transport Command) collar insignia marked Phila PA Sterling, 3rd AAF patch, Named and Service Number Sterling Bracelet (broken chain), and a WW2 Victory Medal.
Medal, Ribbons, Insignia & Document Group. Named to Navy Captain John D. Borland was a senior medical officer in the Medical Corps. He served 100 plus days of combat at Guadalcanal and another 100 plus days with the 1st Marine Division at Cape Gloucester. You will receive the following as shown: Medals, Ribbons, Dog Tags, Leather Name Tag, Religious Items, DUIs, Rank Insignia, plus other Insignia, Documents, John D. Borland 54 page WWII History Service (plus more history and copied photos) fascinating book describing his time in the military and The Borlands Since the Civil War Book (unnumbered pages). Nice condition for the age of each item. The display case does not come with this group. Look over pictures to see the exact item you will receive and to determine the overall condition of this item.
