World War I Victory Lapel Button
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
George Gilbert Shepard
American, 1897 - 1918
Date1918
Mediumsilver
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (diameter): 5/8in. (1.6cm)
ClassificationsCeremonies
Credit LineGift of Marion M. Foskett
DescriptionA World War I Victory lapel button awarded posthumously to George Gilbert Shepard, who fought in World War I. The button has a five-pointed star in the center with "US" in the center of the star. Around the star is laurel wreaths.
Object number1999.43.5
NotesHistorical Note: George Gilbert Shepard was born on 8 July 1897, in Worcester, MA. He enlisted as a Private in the Connecticut Army National Guard on 11 June 1917. He was assigned to the Machine Gun Company, 1st Regiment Infantry, Connecticut National Guard (M. G. Co., 102d Inf./ 26th Div.). Assigned as Mechanic 8 August 1918, Corporal 9 September 1918, and Sergeant 8 October 1918 in the American Expeditionary forces. Sent overseas 9 September 1917. Wounded in action. Died 23 October 1918 of wounds received in action in the vicinity of Verdun, France during World War I. He was posthumously awarded the World War I Victory Medal with Battle Clasp for Meuse-Argonne and Defensive Sector. Credited to Connecticut.Subject Terms
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