Merrill's Marauders Bronze Medal

Containers:
Shelf 86-90, Box 1
Extent:
1 Boxes Medal is contained within one 3" square box with a plastic stand.
Material specific details:
Minted in Philadelphia. Descriptive text copied from https://www.usmint.gov/coins/coin-medal-programs/medals/merrills-marauders
Physical description:
This medal is a bronze duplicate of the Congressional Gold Medal presented to the Merrill's Marauders in recognition of their bravery and outstanding service in the jungles of Burma (Myanmar) during World War II. The obverse design displays a group of Merrill's Marauders crossing a river in Burma, with the foreground muleskinner leading a pack mule. The reverse design depict the Merrill's Marauders patch positioned just below a Bronze Star, an award every member of the unit received for their bravery. The Burmese mountains and jungle appear in the background with a Douglas C-47 Skytrain dropping supplies for the Marauders, and the Marauders' five key battles circumscribe the rim of the design. The designs also includes the Combat Infantry Badge.

Access and use

Location of collection:
Hampden-Sydney College
Hampden-Sydney College Archives & Special Collections
Walter M. Bortz III Library
P.O. Box 7
Hampden-Sydney VA 23943
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (434) 223-6302
Phone: (434) 223-7225
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