Document posthumously awarding Purple Heart medal, 1945

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Alameda Museum & Meyers House and Gardens

Name/Title

Document posthumously awarding Purple Heart medal, 1945

Entry/Object ID

2017.5.5

Scope and Content

Acc. No. 17.5.5 Subject Category: World War 11, Citizens of Alameda Date or Period: 1945 Object: Citation document Description: A printed form document that includes a facsimile of the Purple Heart medal with signatures of USMC Commander A. A. Vandegrift and James Forestal, Secretary of the Navy. Size: L-9 3/4” x W-12” History of Object: A document awarding the Purple Heart medal posthumously to USMC Pfc. Harold Gonsalves of Alameda. Acquired from: Stephanie Choury (niece) Date: 01/28/2017