Fall 2026 Militaria and Aviation Auction
Lot 223:
Description
Sgt. Kenneth E. Stelzel USMC Group – Purple Heart, Dog Tags & Chosin Reservoir Clipping. This Marine grouping is named to Kenneth E. Stelzel via dog tags stamped STELZEL KENNETH E. 546005 T 1/45 TYPE A USMC P. Accompanying printout identifies him as a WWII/Korean War USMC veteran wounded at the Chosin Reservoir; Sheboygan Press article (April 3, 1951) recounts grenade wounds in Nov. 1950 (loss of left eye, facial injuries, partial deafness) and notes 18th Marine Infantry Battalion association. Physical items include Purple Heart, WWII Victory, Marine Corps Good Conduct, Sharpshooter and Marksman badges, EGA tie clip, and ribbon bars showing Purple Heart, Asiatic-Pacific (2 stars), WWII Victory, Navy Occupation, Korean Service (2 stars), UN Korea, ROK PUC, and Presidential Unit Citation. Age toning to metals/ribbons.
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