Merrill's Marauders Bronze Medal, 2022

Item — Shelf: 13-24, Box: 1

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Collection: The collection contains approximately 15 linear feet of material related to the history of Merrill's Marauders as compiled by the Merrill's Marauders Proud Descendants Association, including General Orders (copies), Special Orders (copies), news articles and clippings (originals and copies), documents from the National Archives (copies), records of attendance at Association meetings, original photographs, oral histories on compact disc, various A/V items including movies and television specials, and a Database of soldier names in digital format.

Dates

2022

Access to Materials

Collection is open for research; access requires at least 48 hours advance notice. Because of the nature of certain archival formats, including digital and audio-visual materials, access will require additional advanced notice. Copies of digital files will be provided for use upon request.

Extent

1 Boxes (Medal is contained within one 3" square box with a plastic stand.)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Materials Specific Details

Minted in Philadelphia. Descriptive text copied from https://www.usmint.gov/coins/coin-medal-programs/medals/merrills-marauders

Physical Description

This medal is a bronze duplicate of the Congressional Gold Medal presented to the Merrill’s Marauders in recognition of their bravery and outstanding service in the jungles of Burma (Myanmar) during World War II.

The obverse design displays a group of Merrill’s Marauders crossing a river in Burma, with the foreground muleskinner leading a pack mule.

The reverse design depict the Merrill’s Marauders patch positioned just below a Bronze Star, an award every member of the unit received for their bravery. The Burmese mountains and jungle appear in the background with a Douglas C-47 Skytrain dropping supplies for the Marauders, and the Marauders’ five key battles circumscribe the rim of the design. The designs also includes the Combat Infantry Badge.