United States. A Purple Heart To Corporal Strug, 1St Marine Division, Battle Of Cape Gloucester, Wia, 1943 certificate_of_authenticity He signed his Attestation Paper

He signed his Attestation Paper as a Gunner (248593) with the Howitzer Ammunition Column

mostly to the Army

Prior to joining the army he had received the SA Sports Badge and the Golden Honour Badge of the HJ

for 40 years of service

Two NCO's shoulder straps

United States. A Purple Heart To Corporal Strug, 1St Marine Division, Battle Of Cape Gloucester, Wia, 1943 certificate_of_authenticity He signed his Attestation PaperTwo piece construction, in sterling silver gilt with purple and white enamels, engraved "CORP. ALEXANDER F. STRUG. USMC." on the reverse, measuring 35 mm (w) x 43. 5 mm (h), original ribbon with brooch pinback, intact enamels, in its hardshelled "coffin style" case of issue, extremely fine. Accompanied by copies of his Service Records. Footnote: Alexander Francis Strug was born on July 9, 1922 in Lawrence, Massachusetts. His father was born in Russia