his original signature in blue ink across his breast
1941 he had a pilot’s aptitude test with the 23rd Training Regiment
WWI 226th Infantry Battalion "Men of the North" Shoulder Title - Pickled copper
arriving in England on November 20th
United States. A Purple Heart To Ensign Foster, Usnr, Kia During Japanese Attack On Uss De Haven, 1943 United Republic of his original signature in blueIn bronze gilt with purple, red, white and green enamels, engraved "ENSIGN WILLIAM B. FOSTER USNR" on the reverse, measuring 35 mm (w) x 43. 5 mm (h), original ribbon with brooch pinback, intact enamels, extremely fine. In its hardshelled "coffin style" case of issue, wear evident on the exterior corners, case also near extremely fine. Accompanied by a Memorial Star Badge (silver United States Navy insignia, mounted to a sterling silver gilt star