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Image courtesy of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA.
Image courtesy of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA.
Citation for the Purple Heart
Image courtesy of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA.

Citation for the Purple Heart

Artifact IDMO 63.1941.1.2
Object Type Record, Service
Date 1943
Author
Medium Typewritten document
DimensionsFramed H 11 in x W 8 in (27.9 cm x 20.3 cm)
Physical DescriptionCitation for Lieutenant John F. Kennedy's Purple Heart awarded for injury received as a result of enemy action on August 1, 1943 while serving in World War II. Signed by W.F. Halsey, Admiral, United States Navy. Typewritten in black ink on bond paper.
Historical NotePresented to John F. Kennedy by US Navy Admiral W.F. Halsey for his service in WWII.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem is from the personal collection of President and Mrs. Kennedy. It was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum by the Estate of President John F. Kennedy in 1965.
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 StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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