Verenigde Staten – Medaille – US WW2 Bronze Star medal grouping + Dog Tag religious charm – 83rd Infantry Vet – Normandy / Bulge

Offered for auction is a nice original grouping of Francis M Reynolds, who served with the 83rd Infantry Div. His dog tag (note the very nice religious charm attached, and lockey key!), patch and bronze star he was awarded are included. I dont know when he received the bronze star, but the 83rd Inf Div saw a lot of combat, including in the Ardennes.. Great 100% original set in good condition for its age; the bronze star has am amazing age tarnish! See all photo's for an important own impression, as they are part of the description. Great grouping for your WW2 collection! Combat chronicleThe 83rd Infantry Division was ordered into active military service on 15 August 1942 at Camp Atterbury, Indiana. The original officer cadre was a small group of Regular Army officers plus more officers from various National Guard units, while the original enlisted cadre was from the 3rd Cavalry Regiment. The rest of the original officer personnel were chiefly officer candidate school graduates, with a few Reserve officers and transfers from other units, while the bulk of the enlisted personnel were draftees.The division, commanded by Major General Robert C. Macon, arrived in England on 16 April 1944... lees verder bij Catawiki