The consensus of the board was that Maine was destroyed by an external explosion from a mine
Flugzeugführerabzeichen
coded "6006" above the interlocking initials "NPG" at the lower left and studio marked "Atelier Kloppmann
"" The badge was to be suspended from an owl or falcon
Mason's service number on the medal and Attestation Paper says "A-10028" but it is recorded on the Collections Canada and Veterans Affairs Canada websites as "410028"
United States. A Purple Heart To Boatswain's Mate, Kia Aboard Uss Wahoo At Sōya (La Pérouse) Strait, 1943 United Republic of The consensus of the boardIn bronze gilt with purple, red, green and white enamels, engraved "DONALD O. SMITH B M 1c USN" on the reverse, measuring 35. 2 mm (w) x 43. 5 mm (h), original ribbon with brooch pinback, roll catch, intact enamels, light contact, spotting, near extremely fine. in its hardshelled case of issue, marked "PURPLE HEART" on the lid, lightly soiled medal bed, case also near extremely fine. Accompanied by copies of his Service Records. Footnote: Donald Owen
