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2016.049.011 - Documents

1 - 3. Original and two copies of of a letter of commendation to Staff Sergeant Ernest Jeffrey of Fitchburg as recipient of the Bronze Star Medal (Oak-Leaf cluster) for meritorious service during the battle of Luzon Island in the Philippines from January to May 1945 4.A single page from a list of recipients of the Purple Heart, on which Sergeant Ernest G. Jeffrey is listed with information about his service during the battle of Luzon Island.

Record Type: Archive

2016.049.012 - Correspondence

Three pieces of correspondence regarding the awarding of the Purple Heart to Sergeant Ernest L. Jeffrey of Fitchburg. 1. Letter to his mother, Emma Jeffrey of Fitchburg, 10 May 1945 to inform her he had been awarded the bronze Star Medal for "heroic or meritorious achievements during combat operations." 2. Letter to his mother, Emma Jeffrey written 15 May 1945 to inform her that her son has been awarded the Purple Heart for "Courageous action ...

Record Type: Archive

2016.049.015 - Print, Photographic

5" x 7" color framed photo of medals and insignia belonging to Sgt. Ernest G. Jeffrey. Bronze Star, Purple Heart and Good Conduct medal. Synmbol of 1st Cavvalry, 2nd Squadron, 8th Cavalry Regiment in black and yellow

Record Type: Photo

2025.027.006 - Correspondence

Three letters that were written by John Olver a member of Congress and Lane Evans a ranking Democratic member to John Ratila regarding medals that he earned for his service in the Army during the Korean War and an error on his Good Conduct medal that earned during his service during World War II.

Record Type: Archive