United States. A Silver Star & Purple Heart, Sergeant Glee, 91St Infantry Division, Kia Near Gorgognano, Italy 1945 United Republic of Boatswain Shannon was specially commended

Boatswain Shannon was specially commended by his ships Master

the sweatband with tape repair on the left side near the front and displaying light soiling overall

He was admitted to the Canadian Military Hospital at Eastbourne on August 30th

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one cast in aluminum

United States. A Silver Star & Purple Heart, Sergeant Glee, 91St Infantry Division, Kia Near Gorgognano, Italy 1945 United Republic of Boatswain Shannon was specially commendedSilver Star (two piece construction, silver star placed upon a bronze gilt star shaped base, engraved "PAUL W. GLEE" on the reverse, measuring 36 mm (w) x 34. 5 mm (h), original ribbon with brooch pinback, accompanied by its 35. 5 mm (w) x 10 mm (h) ribbon bar with pinback and its 17 mm (w) x 3. 5 mm (h) enameled ribbon bar with button hole attachment, in its hardshelled case of issue, marked "SILVER STAR" on the lid); and Purple Heart (two piece