{"product_id":"original-u-s-wwii-engraved-purple-heart-medal-grouping-jay-h-raney","title":"Original U.S. WWII Engraved Purple Heart Medal Grouping - Jay H Raney","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Items. Only One Group Available. This is a very interesting medal grouping to Jay Henry Raney, who was wounded in action during World War II. The grouping includes his Machine-engraved Purple Heart, his Bronze Star, other medals, as well as two photos of a WWI soldier that could be his father, and an unrelated dog tag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe group includes:\u003cbr\u003e- Purple Heart Medal engraved \u003cstrong\u003eJAY RANEY 34287830\u003c\/strong\u003e. Good condition overall with some fraying on the ribbon. Ribbon and case included, case heavily damaged.\u003cbr\u003e- American Defense Medal with ribbon and pin.\u003cbr\u003e- Army Good Conduct Medal\u003cbr\u003e- Bronze Star medal with ribbon, pin, and case.\u003cbr\u003e- WWII Victory Medal and ribbon.\u003cbr\u003e- Two photos of a WWI soldier, possibly his father?\u003cbr\u003e- WWII Dog tag to \u003cem\u003eRay K. Landvater\u003c\/em\u003e, unrelated to group and no results come up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn our research we have found that Jay Henry Raney was admitted to the hospital in January 1945 as a battle casualty, wounds penetrating with nerve involvement only, location Brain, caused by an artillery shell. He was discharged in February 1946 with a disfigured skull and passed away in 1966, only listed as a disabled veteran of World War II. We could not find his unit but with enough work it could be found.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very interesting PH grouping, ready for further research and display.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42125136986181,"sku":"ONSV24OFS039","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONSV24OFS039__01.jpg?v=1737780900","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-wwii-engraved-purple-heart-medal-grouping-jay-h-raney","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}