1 x DUPLICATE WW2 Soviet / USSR Hero of the Soviet Union Gold Star Medal for Combat Bravery with Serial number and in case. Please note that this is a DUPLICATE medal meaning it was an official replacement (copy) award for the original issue medal due to awardee’s loss of it or other such circumstances. It is marked with a Cyrillic “A” indicating that it is a DUPLICATE. 1 x Soviet Soldier Service Book with picture of Hero awardee and matching medal serial number. 3 x Personal Soviet Propaganda? Photo of the highly decorated Hero of the Soviet Union with other veterans including one with a female Gold Star recipient. As seen in pictures. Thanks for your understanding. Item comes from a smoke and pet free home.
ARMY ID’d 32nd DIVISION VICTORY MEDAL KIA PLAQUE JULY 31, 1918. ARMY ID’d 32nd DIVISION VICTORY MEDAL KIA PLAQUE JULY 31, 1918 NAMED TO WAR HERO. KILLED IN ACTION JULY 31st, 1918. BIRTH: 11 Jan 1887 Port Huron Township, St. Clair County, Michigan, USA. DEATH: 31 Jul 1918 (aged 31) Sergy, Departement de l’Aisne, Picardie, France. BURIAL: Lakeside Cemetery Port Huron, St. Charles Hammond Son of Robert Hammond born in Ireland, and Sarah Rosetta McIntosh born in Ontario, and brother to John J. Born in Canada and Francis W. His dad was a railroad engineer. Charles was a member of the national guard, well liked and respected by the men who chose him to be promoted to the rank of 2nd Lieutenant, which. Was customary in that time. Also, a member of the Masonic Lodge, and articles about him were often found in the local newspaper. He also was an excellent machinist by trade. He enlisted in the U. Army in 1910, at the age of 23. When his regiment was activated, they were sent to El Paso Texas to deal with Poncho Villa. He was promoted at that time to 1st lieut. When ww1 began, the unit was deployed. To France on Feb. 1918, the 125th Infantry, 32d Division, A. Being then, a part of the Red Arrow Division. It was on July 31 1918 that they were tasked with destroying a machine gun nest on hill 212. While leading his men of Company L into the battlefield of France, he was wounded in the arm but continued on leading his men but received a fatal wound killing him in action on July 31, 1918, on Hill 212 in Sergy, France. After his death, his men accomplished their mission, taking out Hill 212. He was one of the first men from Port Huron to die and many more from across America and abroad were to follow as the war raged on. His funeral was befitting a hero and the casket displayed at the old city hall was finally placed on a Caisson, and the long procession of legionnaires, mason, dignitaries and ordinary folks, slowly and solemnly, wound it’s way to the cemetery for burial. Many honors were awarded to him Posthumously: The Distinguished Service Cross for heroism. Croix de Guerre (The Cross of War) France’s highest medal award to a non French Citizen Medals from the British, and Belgian American Legion Post 8 in Port Huron was named in his honour (1919,). Army Company L, 125th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A. Date of Action: July 31, 1918. Citation: The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles A. Hammond, First Lieutenant, U. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Sergy, France, July 31, 1918. Advancing up and beyond Hill No. 212, First Lieutenant Hammond was shot through the arm, yet he refused to go to the rear, even for first-aid treatment, but continued to assault with his platoon, until he received two more wounds, the last of which caused his death. 1918 Home Town: Port Huron, MI. Army, World War One-Pvt. Hammond died in the service of his Country. Awards: Purple Heart Medal, WW1 Victory Medal. THE EXACT DESIGN OF THE VICTORY MEDAL STAR IN THE CENTER OF THE PLAQUE IS ALSO USED IN THE U. WW1 VICTORY MEDAL LAPEL BUTTON THAT WAS MADE IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE WW1 U. VICTORY MEDAL COMMISIONED BY THE U. WAR DEPARTMENT AND U. THE SOLID BRONZE EMBLEM WAS DESIGNED BY SCULPTOR ADOLPH ALEXANDER WEINMAN OF NEW YORK CITY UNDER SUPERVISION OF THE COMMISSION OF FINE ARTS. THE BRONZE WORKMANSHIP IS VERY WELL DONE AND REFLECTS A HIGH LEVEL OF QUALITY AND CRAFTSMANSHIP. The World War I Victory Lapel Button first issued November 14,1919 is a five-pointed star 5/8-inch in diameter on a wreath with the letters U. For persons wounded in action, the lapel button is silver; for all others, the lapel button is bronze. Eligibility requirements are the same for the World War I Victory Medal. VICTORY MEDAL STAR IS SOLID BRASS. PLAQUE IS WOOD (OAK). RETAINS ITS ORIGINAL BRASS HANGER ON THE REVERSE. EMBOSSED ON THE FRONT LOWER APEX : J. J. R. WITH AN A CIRCLE WITHIN A CIRCLE JUST ABOVE IT. OVERALL DIMENSIONS: HEIGHT 12″ x WIDTH 11 5/8″ x THICKNESS 1. The Victory Button was designed by. The sculptor, Adolph Alexander Weinman of New York City. Under the supervision of the Commission of Fine Arts. HAMMOND IN HIS WW1 ERA MICHIGAN NATIONAL UNIFORM PROVIDED WITH THE PICTURES IN THIS LISTING IS FOR REFERENCE ONLY AND IS NOT INCLUDED. THIS IS NOT A REPRODUCTION.
Hero of the Soviet Union. Deputy of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR. Famous all over the world for the flight. Set the world record for longest flight in a straight line. Photo taken after the consulate in San Francisco closed. Inventory of the Soviet Consulate in San Francisco. Please carefully review the attached photos, if you need any additional photos please contact me. Pay Pal only Thank you.
V R Soviet Order. Being at combat points, he provided the command with valuable data about the Germans. He was the first to cross the rivers Seim Desna and Dnieper. Corrected the fire of our artillery. Destroyed under his leadership. Two German firing points destroyed. During reconnaissance on the right bank of the Dnieper, he entered into battle with a group of Germans. Killed one and wounded one, the rest fled. In the battle for Demidovo on the right bank of the Dnieper on November 5, 1943, under enemy fire, he occupied a height and corrected artillery fire. Conclusion Worthy of the AWARD HERO of the Soviet Union. Was awarded the Order of the Red Star. The Order of the Red Star (Russian:?????????? o???????) was a military decoration of the Soviet Union. It was established by decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet. The Order of the Red Star was awarded to soldiers of the Soviet Army, Navy, borderand internal security forces, employees of the State Security Committee of the USSR. As well as NCOs and officers of the bodies of internal affairs; to units, warships, associations, enterprises, institutions and organizations. As well as to military personnel of foreign countries. Pay Pal only Thank you.
WWII Bronze Star medal from Private First Class John J. Mackin Company “L” 350th infantry regiment 88th infantry division. Citation states he saved a soldier on Mt. Battaglia by carrying a soldier 500 yards to a aid station whom was blinded by shell fragments. He also captured numerous prisoners. Please refer to item photos for full visibility of item condition. Feel free to ask questions. Item may have some wear, oxidation, scratches, rust, oxidation, dirt, dents, rips or tears, etc. Please refer to all photos for accurate details on condition.
