spotting on Aitken's medal
plus weakness and pain in his right hand were expressed by him
The strategic importance of his position cannot be overestimated for had it not been held Taegu city might well have fallen to the enemy and the road to Pusan laid open to the Communist invaders
With a tremendously heavy heart I dismiss this exceptional General Staff Officer and highly capable Pilot Officer leave our department
000 members in the United States and in several other countries
Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Sacred Treasure, Vii Class Archive spotting on Aitken's medal(Zuiho_sho). Instituted in 1888. In silver, measuring 37. 3 mm (w) x 41 mm (h) inclusive its laterally pierced ball suspension, original triangular ribbon with hook and eye, contact marks, near very fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, balsa wood frame, black lacquer finish, faded gilt characters on the lid, raised platform with a violet recessed medal bed, light scuffing and wear on the exterior, wear evident in the fabric overlying the hinged