A 1943 Purple Heart To Fireman Welch; U.s.s Rowan Sinking certificate_of_authenticity The Battalion sailed November 1

The Battalion sailed November 1

His career began at the Recruit Depot (June 2

5 mm x 94 mm

U-Boat war badge

but prong/pin broken off

A 1943 Purple Heart To Fireman Welch; U.s.s Rowan Sinking certificate_of_authenticity The Battalion sailed November 11943 Purple Heart to Fireman Welch; Sinking of the U. S. S Rowan Bronze gilt, un named, 35. 2 mm x 43. 6 mm, on original ribbon with brooch pinback, contact on the right side of the heart, better than extremely fine. Accompanied by his Purple Heart Certificate (dated November 13, 1944, 248 mm x 302 mm, lightly soiled), a Photograph of Welch in Uniform (black and white, retouched, stamped "Marquis Studio, Oklahoma City" on the reverse, 98 mm x 142 mm),