World War I Historical Collection Purple Heart Awards Dog Tags Medals
World War I Collection. This historical collection of World War I original period items belonged to Private George M. Tippett of the 32nd (Red Arrow)Division, otherwise known as the forgotten division of the World War. He was inducted into the service September 19, 1917. Private Tippet was wounded August 29, 1918 at the Battle of Soissons on the Rheinos-Champagne front in France. He was serving as liason runner with Company G, 125 infantry, 32nd Red Arrow division when he came under machine gun fire and suffered wounds to both legs. He was later awarded a Purple Heart for his bravery. Included in this group lot are his medals, awards, papers and other miscellaneous items shown that are listed below. Service Record in original frame 18 1/2″ X 15 1/2″. Purple Heart with original box & bar. Medal w/bars of service. Military photo in dome glass military frame 25 1/2″ X 19″. Award honoring his service signed by Richard Nixon. Award print signed by Woodrow Wilson 22″ X 18 3/4″. All items show some wear as you can see in the photos. The item “World War I Historical Collection Purple Heart Awards Dog Tags Medals” is in sale since Wednesday, May 04, 2016. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW I (1914-18)\Original Period Items\United States\Medals, Pins & Ribbons”. The seller is “audiesoldies” and is located in Quinnesec, Michigan. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Country//Region of Manufacture: United States