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bjwillis at Dec 08, 2018 04:30 PM
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GDW_12_09_1943_1_

Dec. 9, 1943

Dear Mother:

I did not intend to write today but
I had a great surprise today. I thought you
would like to hear about it right away.
This morning I was told to be in uniform
and on the bridge at one o'clock. I did not
know what they wanted me for. When I
went up with two other Marines we
found a group of sailers there too. No one
knew what we were there for until an
officer cam and told us just before the
Captain came out. We were going to get the
Purple Heart. The Captain pinned medals
on us and made a nice speech. It was a
real thrill.

The medal is on a purple ribbon with
a white boarder on either side. The medal
it self is in the shape of a heart. With a gold
edge. The center is purple with the head of
Wasington, I believe it is, in the center. About the
head is a small shield with red
stars in it. It is very beautiful. I'll be sending
it home soon.

There is no more to say for today.
Give my love to all.

Your loving son
Georgie

P.F.C. G.D. Willis Jr.
6th Div.

GDW_12_09_1943_1_

Dec. 9, 1943

Dear Mother:

I did not intend to write today but
I had a great surprise today. I thought you
would like to hear about it right away.
This morning I was told to be in uniform
and on the bridge at one o'clock. I did not
know what they wanted me for. When I
went up with two other Marines we
found a group of sailers there too. No one
knew what we were there for until an
officer cam and told us just before the
Captain came out. We were going to get the
Purple Heart. The Captain pinned medals
on us and made a nice speech. It was a
real thrill.

The medal is on a purple ribbon with
a white boarder on either side. The medal
it self is in the shape of a heart. With a gold
edge. The center is purple with the head of
Wasington, I believe it is, in the center. About the
head is a small shield with red
stars in it. It is very beautiful. I'll be sending
it home soon.

There is no more to say for today.
Give my love to all.

Your loving son
Georgie

P.F.C. G.D. Willis Jr.
6th Div.