WW2 1945 American Medal for Freedom, Paperwork and Photograp...
WW2 1945 American Medal for Freedom, Paperwork and Photograph Albums Awarded to a British Citizen for Service with the US Forces in 1945, the medal was awarded to Miss Irene A Hall, comes in the original coffin box with name tape to the underside. Accompanying the medal is a number of items of insignia including embroidered civilian volunteer in the US Army in Great Britain badge, US Army Clerical Staff shoulder title, medal ribbon bars, etc.
What sets this group apart is the substantial archive of paperwork and her original photograph albums which include her time in Paris in 1945 whilst serving on the staff of Major General Littlejohn. Also amongst the paperwork is the original award citation with recommendation for the award, which is as follows:
'For exceptionally distinguished and meritorious services. Miss Irene Hall (British Civilian), as private secretary to the Chief of Planning and Training Division, Office of the Chief Quartermaster, during the period 1 October 1942 to 1 November 1945, rendered exceptionally invaluable services in connection with the plans and operations procedures with reference to carrying out the Quartermaster mission in the European Theatre of Operations. Later during the period 2 November 1945 to 11 February 1946, she again rendered outstanding services as Private Secretary to the Chief Planning and Coordinating Division, American Graves Registration Command. Her good judgement, comprehensive secretarial ability and devotion of long hours to duty proved a material contribution to the plans and procedures relating to the American Graves Registration Service mission of concentration and repatriation of deceased American personnel. Her achievements reflect great credit upon herself and are worthy of the highest commendation.'
A very interesting archive of a British civilian working on the staff of the US Armed forces.
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WW2 1945 American Medal for Freedom, Paperwork and Photograph Albums Awarded to a British Citizen for Service with the US Forces in 1945, the medal was awarded to Miss Irene A Hall, comes in the original coffin box with name tape to the underside. Accompanying the medal is a number of items of insignia including embroidered civilian volunteer in the US Army in Great Britain badge, US Army Clerical Staff shoulder title, medal ribbon bars, etc.
What sets this group apart is the substantial archive of paperwork and her original photograph albums which include her time in Paris in 1945 whilst serving on the staff of Major General Littlejohn. Also amongst the paperwork is the original award citation with recommendation for the award, which is as follows:
'For exceptionally distinguished and meritorious services. Miss Irene Hall (British Civilian), as private secretary to the Chief of Planning and Training Division, Office of the Chief Quartermaster, during the period 1 October 1942 to 1 November 1945, rendered exceptionally invaluable services in connection with the plans and operations procedures with reference to carrying out the Quartermaster mission in the European Theatre of Operations. Later during the period 2 November 1945 to 11 February 1946, she again rendered outstanding services as Private Secretary to the Chief Planning and Coordinating Division, American Graves Registration Command. Her good judgement, comprehensive secretarial ability and devotion of long hours to duty proved a material contribution to the plans and procedures relating to the American Graves Registration Service mission of concentration and repatriation of deceased American personnel. Her achievements reflect great credit upon herself and are worthy of the highest commendation.'
A very interesting archive of a British civilian working on the staff of the US Armed forces.
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