Description: Original late 1920’s USMC officer photo of Captain Walter Sweet, 8” x 10”. Sweet (as a Gunnery Sergeant) was awarded the Navy Cross and Distinguished Service Cross for actions with the 16th Company, 5th Marine Regiment at Chateau-Thierry for taking out two machineguns and a mortar nest. He was also awarded 3 Silver Star Citations and the French Croix de Guerre. He is seen with his award ribbons, droop wing EGAs, French fourragere, and shooting badges. He enlisted in 1911 and was a veteran of many Banana Wars….Cuba (1911), Nicaragua (1912), Panama (1913), Mexico (1914), Haiti (1915), WWI (France/Germany 1917-1918), Dominican Republic (1922). He served nearly 28 years. Buyer pays actual shipping costs. Invoice will be sent upon winning bid with options for different shipping methods. Please pay upon receipt of invoice. Usually ship same day as payment is received. Please contact us if there is a problem before leaving feedback.
Price: 229.99 USD
Location: Falls Church, Virginia
End Time: 2024-04-24T18:36:08.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Original/Reproduction: Original
Theme: Militaria
