United States. A Purple Heart & Philippines Medal Group To Sgt. George Beckley, Wia In The Battle Of Bayan, May 1902 Auction Archive Footnote: Vaughan Maclean Howard was

Footnote: Vaughan Maclean Howard was born on July 16

stating that he had twelve years' previous military service in the United States Army (including a stint in Mexico)

Remaining with the 4th Regiment

at Courcelette

United States. A Purple Heart & Philippines Medal Group To Sgt. George Beckley, Wia In The Battle Of Bayan, May 1902 Auction Archive Footnote: Vaughan Maclean Howard wasPurple Heart, multi piece construction, bronze gilt with purple, red, white, and green enamel, measures 34mm (w) x 44. 5mm (h inclusive of horizontally pierced integral ball), reverse engraved GEORGE W BECKLEY, on original ribbon with brooch pinback, scattered gilt wear, wear to edges and Washington bust, near very fine condition; Philippine Campaign Medal, bronze, measures 34mm, rim impressed 24581, on original ribbon with brooch pinback, staining