Navy and Marine Corps Medal
Artifact IDMO 63.1941.2.1
Object Type
Medal
Date
1932-1944
Date Presented6/6/1944
Medium
Bronze; silk
DimensionsOverall H 3 1/4 in (8.3 cm)
Physical DescriptionOctagonal shaped medal depicting an eagle perched on a fouled anchor, beneath which is a globe and raised inscription "HEROISM", suspended from a blue, gold and scarlet ribbon. Presented to Lt. Kennedy in June 1944 for his heroics in the rescue of the crew of PT 109 during WWII on August 2, 1943 when the motor torpedo boat was struck by a Japanese destroyer.
Additional DetailsCustodial History NoteThis Navy and Marine Corps medal was presented to Lt. John F. Kennedy by Captain Fredrick L. Conklin, Commandant of Chelsea Naval Hospital at the Hospital in Chelsea, Massachusettes on June 6, 1944.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of the Estate of President John F. Kennedy
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesJohn F. Kennedy Personal Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676959)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - PossiblyUse Restriction NoteCopyright and other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of these materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.Exhibitions
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