United States. A Legion Of Merit, Legionnaire Grade, C.1943 Auction Archive particularly his problem with varicose

particularly his problem with varicose veins on both legs made it impossible for him to do any kind of front service

there was an explosion

He went missing in action

where his bombing was "Below Average" and his gunnery was "Average"

along with two others

United States. A Legion Of Merit, Legionnaire Grade, C.1943 Auction Archive particularly his problem with varicoseA wartime produced, English made award in bronze gilt with red, white, blue and green enamels, maker marked with an ""I"" within a diamond shaped frame on the integral loop, 47 mm (w) x 45 mm (h), original ribbon with an English style pinback, intact enamels, extremely fine. Accompanied by its 4 mm x 17 mm ribbon bar, in its hardshelled case of issue, unmarked, lightly soiled medal bed, scuffing evident on the lid, weakened back panel exposing its