Identified U.S. Navy Aviation WWII and Korean War Medals Group with Dog Tags and Wings

The group is comprised of the medals and insignia of William J. Ross, who served in U.S. Navy aviation during World War II and the Korean War. The group is comprised of the following: – Distinguished Flying Cross, slot brooch suspension, unnamed as awarded. The ribbon shows some spots and soiling. – Bronze Star Medal, crimp brooch suspension, with the brooch marked “LIGI”. – Air Medal with four stars, crimp brooch suspension, with the brooch bearing a maker mark and the “GI”designation. – U.S. Navy Good Conduct Medal with four stars; crimp brooch suspension, unnamed as awarded. – U.S. Navy China Service Medal with star, crimp brooch suspension. – American Defense Medal with “Fleet” clasp, slot brooch suspension, with the ribbon showing some wear. – WWII Pacific Campaign Medal with three campaign stars. crimp brooch suspension. The ribbon shows some wear but it is complete and intact. – WWII American Campaign Medal with crimp brooch suspension. – WWII U.S. Navy Occupation Medal with “Asia” bar, crimp brooch suspension, with the ribbon showing soiling. – WWII Victory Medal, crimp brooch suspension. – Korean War Campaign Medal, crimp brooch suspension. – National Defense Medal, crimp brooch suspension, the brooch marked “L.I.-G.I.”. – United Nations Medal for Korea, crimp brooch suspension. – The Republic of Korea Medal for Korean War Service, crimp brooch suspension. – The NATO Medal, crimp brooch suspension. – Philippine Independence Medal, crimp brooch suspension. – Defense of the Philippines Medal, crimp brooch suspension, with the brooch marked “Vanguard”. The group also includes the U.S. Navy Combat Action ribbon with star, marked “Simon G.I”, on a clutch fastener brooch; the U.S. Navy Presidential Unit Citation ribbon with star, marked “Vanguard”, on a clutch fastener brooch; a U.S. Army Presidential Unit Citation ribbon with star, marked “L.I. G.I.”, on a clutch fastener brooch; U.S. Navy Air Crew wings with three stars, maker marked by Vanguard; a pair of Ross’s dog tags; a brass whistle on chain, marked “Military”; the cap insignia of a U.S. Navy Petty Officer; and a marksmanship medal, marked “Sterling”. Overall the group is in very good condition and worthy of further research.   –