A 1943 Purple Heart To Fireman Welch; U.s.s Rowan Sinking Archive "Canada Militia" insignia existed as

"Canada Militia" insignia existed as a generic emblem for various volunteer rifle battalions

exposes a reinforced button hole

Don Cossacks Arm Shield - Printed cloth

whilst on patrol in the Heligoland Bight

naming his next-of-kin as Robert Armer of Dublin

A 1943 Purple Heart To Fireman Welch; U.s.s Rowan Sinking Archive "Canada Militia" insignia existed as1943 Purple Heart to Fireman Welch; Sinking of the U. S. S Rowan Bronze gilt, un named, 35. 2 mm x 43. 6 mm, on original ribbon with brooch pinback, contact on the right side of the heart, better than extremely fine. Accompanied by his Purple Heart Certificate (dated November 13, 1944, 248 mm x 302 mm, lightly soiled), a Photograph of Welch in Uniform (black and white, retouched, stamped "Marquis Studio, Oklahoma City" on the reverse, 98 mm x 142 mm),