and one small enamel flake on reverse center shield
although Ellis had one on file with the RCAF
post 1955 Republican issue
Accompanied by a bow-tied Ribbon Bar with buttonhole attachment
with steel and aluminum fitted hangers (very good/fine condition)
Purple Heart Awarded For Wounds In U-Boat Attack Buy Now and one small enamel flakePurple Heart; officially numbered 267664, extremely fine. With original Award Document for the 38th General Hospital, May 24th 1944. Footnote: Purple Heart awarded to John R. Cooper, Seaman 1st Cl. 8646381, US Navy Armed Guard, recieved wounds 16th April 1944, when German U Boat U 407 torpedoes U. S. Freighter Meyer London, 17 miles off Derna, Libya. Survivors, including John R. Cooper were rescued by French manned MHS La Malouine before Meyer London