United States. A Purple Heart, USN, Lost at Sea aboard USS S-17 1943 Province of China Infantry Regiment “Generalfeldmarschall von Hindenburg”

Infantry Regiment “Generalfeldmarschall von Hindenburg”

revealing a shallow interior

listing his award of the Order of the Patriotic War

SS-Infanterie-Brigade during Operation Barbarossa

United States. A Purple Heart, USN, Lost at Sea aboard USS S-17 1943 Province of China Infantry Regiment “Generalfeldmarschall von Hindenburg”In bronze and enamels, engraved "JOSEPH B. McGOVERN", with period brooch and ribbon, having been worn, remains an untouched and fine example. Footnote: Joseph McGovern was serving his country during World War II when he gave his all in the line of duty. He was born on March 15, 1920., Long Island City, Queens County, New York. He had enlisted in the United States Navy and had the rank of Seaman First Class. Service number assignment was 6000036. He