December 7th Militaria and Aviation Auction
Lot 105:
Description
This is a poignant and historically complete memorial grouping dedicated to Corporal Alexander S. Brault, U.S. Army Air Forces, who died in the performance of his duty on November 27, 1943. The centerpiece of the documentation is the original Citation of Honor issued by the United States Army Air Forces, signed by General H. H. Arnold, Commanding General Army Air Forces. This citation recognizes Corporal Brault s ultimate sacrifice, using solemn language to honor his life given for his country. The lot also includes a Purple Heart Medal in its presentation case, clearly engraved on the reverse with his name: ALEXANDER S. BRAULT . While the Purple Heart is traditionally awarded for wounds or death resulting from enemy action, the specific circumstances of Corporal Brault s deathÑa non-battle fatalityÑsuggest that this medal was likely added to the memorial grouping by his family as a token of honor, a common practice for loved ones wishing to commemorate service members who died in the line of duty but outside of direct combat. The medal is presented in a classic hinged case with a purple velvet interior and is accompanied by its ribbon bar. This set represents a moving and documented tribute to a WWII airman who gave his life for the war effort, regardless of the cause of death.
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