United States. A Silver Star To Corporal Rector, 19Th Engineer Battalion For Actions At The Rapido River 1944 certificate_of_authenticity although he was quite ill

although he was quite ill

He was initially diagnosed "NYD" (Not Yet Determined) but that soon changed to the after effects of shell shock and rheumatism

Lamb carried on until April 19th

reverse centre also in Gold with a blue enameled background and individually enameled white stars forming the Southern Cross

He was transferred to Camp Borden

United States. A Silver Star To Corporal Rector, 19Th Engineer Battalion For Actions At The Rapido River 1944 certificate_of_authenticity although he was quite illSilver Star (two piece construction, silver star placed upon a bronze gilt star shaped base, number impressed "79915" on the edge, engraved "MARVIN C. RECTOR" on the reverse, measuring 36 mm (w) x 34. 5 mm (h), original ribbon with brooch pinback); Purple Heart (two piece construction, in bronze gilt with purple, red, white and green enamels, engraved "MARVIN C. RECTOR" on the reverse, measuring 35 mm (w) x 43. 5 mm (h), original ribbon with brooch