Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

U.S.A., Silver Star, reverse hand engraved, ‘David A. Bell’, slot brooch; together with Purple Heart; Army Good Conduct Medal; American Campaign Medal; European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal; Victory Medal 1945, these unnamed, good very fine (6) £200-250

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Named and Attributable American Medal Groups.

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Sergeant David A. Bell, Company H, 143rd Infantry, 36th Infantry Division, received the Silver Star posthumously in the 36th Division GO 340 of 15 September 1944, for gallantry in action. Bell died on 23 January 1944 after the failed ‘Rapido River’ crossing effort. Bell was from Sheridan, Wyoming.

This lot is sold as seen and is not subject to return. Please see saleroom notice on lot 280 for fuller details.