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WWII 98th Bomb Group 1943 KIA Purple Heart Lot

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WWII 98th Bomb Group 1943 KIA Purple Heart Lot

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Original WWII Missing In Action US Army Air Force 98th Bomb Group, 415th Bomb Squadron Purple Heart and Air Medal to Private Marcel A. Legras. He went missing in April 1943 while enroute to bomb Naples Harbor. The slot brooch Purple Heart is officially government hand engraved in its case of issue, and comes with the original unengraved wrap brooch Air Medal. Accompanied by a page of research on him. Scarce early war group from a hero who made the ultimate sacrifice. A digital copy (no hard copy included) paper at the end shows that his B-24 was shot down and last seen spinning out of control. Below is a link to the MACR.https://www.taracopp.com/98th-Bombardment-Group-WWII/W-041943/i-gwN86c6

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WWII 98th Bomb Group 1943 KIA Purple Heart Lot

Name: WWII 98th Bomb Group 1943 KIA Purple Heart Lot
SKU: 88590379
Price: 450 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $450 - $650

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