World War 1 Silver Star – Officer in 319th Infantry Regiment during Meuse-Argonne Offensive!
€300,00
Original World War 1 US Silver Star medal which was engraved on the back with the recipient’s name “Charles L. Auger Jr.”! Captain Charles L. Auger Jr. served with the 319th Infantry Regiment of the 80th Infantry Division. He received this Silver Star for actions in the Meuse-Argonne Offensive. Wikipedia notes:
“During the Meuse Argonne campaign, the 80th Division was the only one that saw action during each phase of the offensive (three times). And they first earned their motto, “The 80th Division Moves only Forward!”. The artillery of the division boasted more days of continuous combat firing than the batteries of any other American division. The 80th captured two Germans and one machine gun for every man wounded and one piece of artillery with gun crew for every 10 men wounded. Men of the 80th Division received 619 awards and decorations.”
The medal is complete with its slot brooch meganism and ribbon. Condition as seen.
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