SGT Charles Foster-- a very poignant grouping

[Niblet]

I was very fortunate to recently acquire this grouping from a leader in the hobby.

The vet is Charles Foster and he was KIA 20 APR 44 aboard the Liberty Ship
Paul Hamilton. The ship was sunk 30 miles off the coast of Algiers, Algeria by
23 german bombers near sunset, there wer over 500 men on that ship, all
perished,,only one set of remains was ever recovered. It was one of the
most costly Liberty Ship disaster in terms of human life.

I can only imagine what they guy felt like who dropped the torpedo that blew this ship into oblivion,,,perhaps he never knew he just killed 500 men?

The grouping consists of Purple Heart Cert. and Accolade, Hap Arnold cert,,
telegram from his mom to the family,,numerous photos, and 2 PH's
one officially hand engraved and one privately emgraved

[Niblet]

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[Niblet]

more photos

[Niblet]

ph's

[Jeff V]

Quite a complete grouping. I always have a hard time saying what a great item these heart groups are because of what they represent. Thanks for sharing this group.
best wishes,
jeff

[Niblet]

your indeed welcome Jeff
at least someone cares enough to comment on this fine grouping

[Jeff V]

It is indeed a very fine group! I think the group of collectors who would appreciate something like this a lot more will be found on usmilitariaforum.com. I don't know if you are a member over there, if you are not, check them out.
best wishes,
jeff

[Niblet]

Jeff
yes, you would think THEY would appriciate something like this,,,,I was a member over there,,my revealing pm's about John Angolia got me booted from there.
I will not tarnish this thread by
talking about "that" forum.

[JeremyJ]

group

Very complete and interesting grouping.

A sobering reminder of the cost of war and tragic loss of such young lives.

Regards

Jeremy