Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

The United States Bronze Star attributed to Major W. F. Murley, United States Army
United States of America, Bronze Star, unnamed as issued, with riband bar, in case of issue, good very fine

The United States Bronze Star attributed to Private First Class Herbert C. Jones, United States Army
United States of America, Bronze Star, unnamed as issued, good very fine (2) £60-£80

Sold with the Bronze Star Bestowal Document inscribed:
‘To Major William F. Murley, 01881679, Artillery, United States Army. For Meritorious Achievement in Ground Operations against Hostile Forces in the Republic of Vietnam from August 1964 to July 1965.’ Dated Washington, 14 July 1965.

The Citation states: ‘To Major William F. Murley, United States Army. For distinguishing himself by outstanding meritorious service in connection with ground operations against a hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam during the period August 1964 to July 1965. Through his untiring efforts and professional ability, he consistently obtained outstanding results. He was quick to grasp the implications of new problems with which he was faced as a result of the ever changing situations inherent in a counterinsurgency operation and to find ways and means to solve those problems. The energetic application of his extensive knowledge has materially contributed to the efforts of the United States Mission to the Republic of Vietnam to assist that country in ridding itself of the communist threat to its freedom. his initiative, zeal, sound judgement and devotion to duty have been in the highest tradition of the United States Army and reflect great credit on him and on the military service.’

Sold also with the recipient’s Army Commendation Medal (First Oak Leaf Cluster) Bestowal Document, inscribed:
‘To Major William F. Murley, 01881679, Artillery, United States Army. For Meritorious Service during Operations in the Dominican Republic from 13 September 1965 to 29 November 1965.’ Dated Washington, 29 November 1965; and a photograph of the recipient receiving his Bronze Star.


Sold with the Bronze Star Bestowal Document inscribed:
‘To Private First Class Herbert C. Jones, United States Army. For Meritorious Achievement in Ground Combat against the Armed Enemy during World War II in the European-African-Middle Eastern Theater of Operations.’ Dated Washington, 31 July 1986.

Note: This award of the Bronze Star was made pursuant to Army Regulation 600-8-22.


Sold with an additional Bronze Star Bestowal Documents inscribed:
‘To Warrant Officer Junior Grade Sidney H. Closter, W2136255, United States Army. For Meritorious Achievement in Ground Operations against the Enemy , Pacific Theater of Operations, 23 February 1943 to September 1945.’ Dated Washington, 16 August 1967.