Name/Title
Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal for Harold Gonsalves, c. 1945Entry/Object ID
2017.5.9Description
Acc. No. 17.5.9
Subject Category: World War II, Citizens of Alameda
Date or Period: circa 1945
Object: Medal, Campaign
Description: A circular-shaped medal inscribed, "Asiatic Pacific Campaign" with a design portraying two military men, each holding a rifle. On the verso is an American eagle and the inscription, "1941-1945." Attached to the medal is a multi-colored faile ribbon.
Size: L-2 3/4”
History of Object: An Asiatic-Pacific Campaign medal presented posthumously to USMC Pfc. Harold Gonsalves who was killed during the Battle of Okinawa, April 15, 1945.
Acquired from: Stephanie Choury (niece)
Date: 01/28/2017
