United States. A Korean War Navy Cross & Purple Heart To Captain Word For Commanding A Relief Force Under Enemy Fire 1952 GTRexclude the son of Orval Roy

the son of Orval Roy Hisson (a Machinist) and Viola Hisson

measuring 185 mm (w) x 262 mm (h)

A silver eight-armed multi-faceted star with a silver gilt laurel wreath behind each arms tip

He was issued all standard equipment for an officer of the Panzer corps

United States. A Korean War Navy Cross & Purple Heart To Captain Word For Commanding A Relief Force Under Enemy Fire 1952 GTRexclude the son of Orval Roy1. Group of Six: Navy Cross (engraved in running script "John G. Word" on the upper arm on the reverse); Purple Heart with Second Award Gold Star (engraved in italic capitals "JOHN G. WORD 2 LT. U. S. M. C." on the reverse); World War II Victory Medal; Korean Service Medal with Three Bronze Stars; National Defense Service Medal; and United Nations Service Medal for Korea. 2. Three Ribbon Bars: 1 Navy Cross, Purple Heart with Bronze Star, Navy Unit