Original U.S. WWII Operation Husky Silver Star Medal With Citation and (2) PFC Chevrons - PFC John Szczurek U.S. Edged Weapons which included Third Army

which included Third Army

The back peak measured 12″ from the crown to the edge

The Huff crew flew multiple Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft but the primary plane was called Homeward Angel

the first S

This change was made shortly before the introduction of the 3rd pattern cover with the "dog eared" flaps

Original U.S. WWII Operation Husky Silver Star Medal With Citation and (2) PFC Chevrons - PFC John Szczurek U.S. Edged Weapons which included Third ArmyOriginal Items: One Of A Kind Grouping: This is a lovely Silver Star grouping attributed to a young man, who at only 20 years old, risked his life to ensure the safety and protection of his comrades around him. Private First Class John F. Szczurek was serving with the 2626th Coast Artillery Brigade AA when the ship he was on came under attack by enemy aircraft. Despite the damage, chaos and an abandon ship order, PFC Szczurek selflessly showed