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Medal, Commemorative

Object number2006.101.17

Date1944-1945

MediumMetal; Bronze; Silk; Fabric

Credit LineGift of Delvin Miller

DescriptionPurple Heart commemorative military medal.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 2.938 × 1.438 × 0.375 in. (7.5 × 3.7 × 1 cm)
InscriptionsThe reverse has raised text "FOR / MILITARY / MERIT" above inscribed text "ORRIN G. MILLER".
Historical NotesFound in collection at Meadowcroft. Related to Orrin Miller who served in WWII. Orrin Miller was killed in action in July 1944, but was not legally delared dead until July 1945. His plane was shot down in the Pacific Ocean.

Previous owner Orrin G. Miller

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