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GEN. CHARLES D. W. CANHAM'S YANGTZE SERVICE MEDALS

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Militaria Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 300.00 USD
GEN. CHARLES D. W. CANHAM'S YANGTZE SERVICE MEDALS
(1901 - 1963) American general, his 116th Infantry was chosen as the first to land at Omaha beach on D-Day. Shortly after hitting the beach, Canham was shot through the wrist, and refusing evacuation, he moved his men off Omaha and inland. He led the 8th Division to take Brest. During surrender negations, German lieutenant general Hermann-Bernhard Ramcke demanded to know the lower ranking Canham's credentials. Canham pointed to the dirty and tired American soldiers he had brought with him to witness the surrender and said, "These are my credentials." Lot of three Yangtze Service Medals awarded to Canham during his service in Shanghai supporting landing operations in the Yangtze Valley. All three medals have their original ribbons, the first being the original issue full size medal, bears medal no. 4880 engraved on rim, the second medal a later recast, likely 1940s, the third being Canham's original informal miniature Yangtze Service Medal. All three in very good to fine condition. Interestingly, Canham was one of the purchasers of the 31st Regiment's famous "Shanghai Bowl". Ex: an estate sale of Canham's belongings to our consignor.