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RARE! WW1 U. S. ARMY HERO! 32nd INF. DIVISION VICTORY MEDAL KIA PLAQUE JUL 1918

RARE! WW1 U. S. ARMY HERO! 32nd INF. DIVISION VICTORY MEDAL KIA PLAQUE JUL 1918
RARE! WW1 U. S. ARMY HERO! 32nd INF. DIVISION VICTORY MEDAL KIA PLAQUE JUL 1918
RARE! WW1 U. S. ARMY HERO! 32nd INF. DIVISION VICTORY MEDAL KIA PLAQUE JUL 1918
RARE! WW1 U. S. ARMY HERO! 32nd INF. DIVISION VICTORY MEDAL KIA PLAQUE JUL 1918
RARE! WW1 U. S. ARMY HERO! 32nd INF. DIVISION VICTORY MEDAL KIA PLAQUE JUL 1918
RARE! WW1 U. S. ARMY HERO! 32nd INF. DIVISION VICTORY MEDAL KIA PLAQUE JUL 1918
RARE! WW1 U. S. ARMY HERO! 32nd INF. DIVISION VICTORY MEDAL KIA PLAQUE JUL 1918
RARE! WW1 U. S. ARMY HERO! 32nd INF. DIVISION VICTORY MEDAL KIA PLAQUE JUL 1918
RARE! WW1 U. S. ARMY HERO! 32nd INF. DIVISION VICTORY MEDAL KIA PLAQUE JUL 1918
RARE! WW1 U. S. ARMY HERO! 32nd INF. DIVISION VICTORY MEDAL KIA PLAQUE JUL 1918
RARE! WW1 U. S. ARMY HERO! 32nd INF. DIVISION VICTORY MEDAL KIA PLAQUE JUL 1918

RARE! WW1 U. S. ARMY HERO! 32nd INF. DIVISION VICTORY MEDAL KIA PLAQUE JUL 1918
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.
RARE! WW1 U. S. ARMY HERO! 32nd INF. DIVISION VICTORY MEDAL KIA PLAQUE JUL 1918

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Award Badge To the hero of October and January events at the Arsenal plantrare

Award Badge To the hero of October and January events at the Arsenal plantrare
Award Badge To the hero of October and January events at the Arsenal plantrare
Award Badge To the hero of October and January events at the Arsenal plantrare
Award Badge To the hero of October and January events at the Arsenal plantrare
Award Badge To the hero of October and January events at the Arsenal plantrare

Award Badge To the hero of October and January events at the Arsenal plantrare
Award Badge “To the hero of October and January events at the Arsenal plant”rare!!! MADE OF SILVER, HOT ENAMEL, IN COLLECTION PERFECT CONDITION!! You visited my shop!!! I have only quality goods. You’ll get exactly what you see. !!! I pack a lot carefully and securely!!! Write messages if there are any questions, I will always be happy to answer you. You can also order some specific product from Russia, I will try to find it. I’m sending almost all over the world. The parcel is insured. Take care of yourself and your family and be healthy!! The item “Award Badge To the hero of October and January events at the Arsenal plantrare” is in sale since Thursday, November 26, 2020. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW I (1914-18)\Original Period Items\Russia”. The seller is “milady_530″ and is located in . This item can be shipped worldwide.
Award Badge To the hero of October and January events at the Arsenal plantrare

Romania Socialist Hero Of The Rsr. Silver/hallmarked. Extremely Rare! Ef

Romania Socialist Hero Of The Rsr. Silver/hallmarked. Extremely Rare! Ef
Romania Socialist Hero Of The Rsr. Silver/hallmarked. Extremely Rare! Ef
Romania Socialist Hero Of The Rsr. Silver/hallmarked. Extremely Rare! Ef
Romania Socialist Hero Of The Rsr. Silver/hallmarked. Extremely Rare! Ef

Romania Socialist Hero Of The Rsr. Silver/hallmarked. Extremely Rare! Ef
100% ORIGINAL ISSUE PIECE. The item “ROMANIA SOCIALIST HERO OF THE RSR. SILVER/HALLMARKED. EXTREMELY RARE! EF” is in sale since Saturday, July 02, 2016. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “worldmedals” and is located in NS. This item can be shipped to Canada, to all countries in Europe, to United States, to Australia, to Japan.
Romania Socialist Hero Of The Rsr. Silver/hallmarked. Extremely Rare! Ef