WWI US Purple Heart Grouping

[Jody]

Hello,
I love to collect Purple Heart groupings. Here is a grouping for a Purple Heart that was awarded for wounds obtained in 1918 during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive. The gentleman lost his right leg as a result. As you know the purple Heart was not available in WWI and had to be applied for after it was adopted by the US Congress in 1932. In this case, the award was sent out on December 28, 1943 (during WWII).

Here is a link to where Mr. Cowalski is buried: Clarence C Cowalski, Jr (1892 - 1957) - Find A Grave Memorial

Regards,
Jody

First up is the paper and Purple Heart.

[Jody]

Here are other items that also belonged to Mr. Cowalski. There is a great WWI Victory Medal in the grouping.

Jody

[Walkwolf]

Nice little group. Putting a face to the awards makes
them so much more interesting.........!

[Masonk]

Wonderful grouping, Jody! Thanks for sharing!

Here is Cowalski's headstone application. Doesn't add information beyond what you already have, but thought I would share it with you to keep with the group.

[Jody]

Hello,
Thank you, so very much. I will print this off and add it to the grouping.

Regards,
Jody

[Tango]

Very nice Jody..I'm looking at buying a Purple Heart for my display but don't have a clue between the different ages any top tips?. Cheers Terry.

[Masonk]

Tango,
Here's a good reference site for the Purple Heart, including visual aides that show the different brooch types and engraving styles:

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I also posted something similar in this thread:

https://www.warrelics.eu/forum/order...02/?highlight=

[Tango]

Eric thank you that looks the ticket..So thanks for taking time out & finding that site. Cheers Terry.

[guns ltd]

Very nice grouping Jody..
Thanks for sharing it with us.


John

[Jody]

Hi Guys,
Thank you and Terry the sites that were provided by Eric is very good and that is great for a super start. I also recommend this book (The Call of Duty): TheCallofDuty

This book is a must have.

Regards,
Jody