G.I. Joe Francis S Currey WWII Forces Medal of Honor Recipient 12" Figure NRFB

There is no greater honor that can be conferred upon a member of the United States military than the Medal of Honor. Its recipients have demonstrated conspicuous gallantry in the performance of their duty. Their disregard for their own personal safety has often saved the lives of their comrades, inflicted heavy losses on the enemy. and turned the tide of battle. On occasion, the actions of these heroic individuals have even forced the enemy to withdraw from the field. So it was with Sergeant Francis S. Currey, U.S. Army, Company K, 120th Infantry, 30th Infantry Division.

Raised in the Catskills of New York, Currey spent much of his time as a youth hunting and tracking small game, a hobby which accustomed him to the wilderness and served him well during the war. After his graduation from high school, Francis decided to join the Army. He was sworn in by the Postmaster of Hurleyville, New York and then shipped to Fort Benning, Georgia for infantry school where he underwent an intense basic training. He entered the war September, 1944 in the Netherlands.

Sergeant Francis S. Currey will long be remembered as a skilled soldier with an in-depth knowledge of weaponry, a firm commitment to duty, and uncommon valor. Other medals and honors awarded: the Silver Star Medal, the European Theater of Operations United States Army Certificate of Merit, the Bronze Star, and 3 Purple Hearts.

Classic Collection - First in a Series - Equipment list: Medal of Honor (Army), bazooka, Browning automatic rifle, grenades, helmet with netting, wool knit cap, shirt, pants, boots, leggings, jacket, web belt, canteen with holder, ammo pouches, M-1 rifle, haversack - For ages 5 and up - Made in China

The box has some wear and tear. The figure has never been removed and is in good condition.