A 1943 Purple Heart To Fireman Welch; U.s.s Rowan Sinking Auction Archive the First World War Merit

the First World War Merit Cross

An Errand Boy by occupation

During World War II he served as a Temporary Major in the Royal Artillery and after being relieved from active duty due to age he joined the 7th Wilts Home Guard as a Trooper and served with them for the remainder of the war

Alfred “Iron” Keller

there was nothing the Egyptian authorities could do but let it take its course

A 1943 Purple Heart To Fireman Welch; U.s.s Rowan Sinking Auction Archive the First World War Merit1943 Purple Heart to Fireman Welch; Sinking of the U. S. S Rowan Bronze gilt, un named, 35. 2 mm x 43. 6 mm, on original ribbon with brooch pinback, contact on the right side of the heart, better than extremely fine. Accompanied by his Purple Heart Certificate (dated November 13, 1944, 248 mm x 302 mm, lightly soiled), a Photograph of Welch in Uniform (black and white, retouched, stamped "Marquis Studio, Oklahoma City" on the reverse, 98 mm x 142 mm),