United States. A Second War Bronze Star Medal And Purple Heart, To Walter George Schacht, United States Army, Wounded During The Battle Of Metz, October 1944 United Republic of HAWKINS USMCR DECEASED FOR GALLANTRY

HAWKINS USMCR DECEASED FOR GALLANTRY ABOVE AND BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY AGAINST ENEMY JAPANESE FORCES AT TARAWA

silver-coloured and gold-coloured inks on the first seven pages

1914-15 Star (19725 Pte

was re-designated as the 1st Battalion

1944 and is buried in Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery

United States. A Second War Bronze Star Medal And Purple Heart, To Walter George Schacht, United States Army, Wounded During The Battle Of Metz, October 1944 United Republic of HAWKINS USMCR DECEASED FOR GALLANTRYBronze Star Medal (in bronze, engraved "WALTER G. SCHACHT" on the reverse, measuring 35. 8 mm (w) x 35. 5 mm (h), original ribbon with brooch pinback, spotting, in its hardshelled case of issue, marked "BRONZE STAR MEDAL" on the lid, scuffing evident on the exterior); and Purple Heart (two piece construction, in bronze gilt with purple, red, white and green enamels, engraved "WALTER G. SCHACHT" on the reverse, measuring 35 mm (w) x 43 mm (h), original