Title
Purple Heart of Charles Bonness
Description
A purple and gold heart-shaped medal with the likeness of George Washington on the front. The back of the Purple Heart reads "For Military Merit Ensign Charles J. Bonness, S1c USN," and the medal hangs from a purple and white ribbon.
The medal came in the original purple leather box with white silk and purple velvet linings.
The medal came in the original purple leather box with white silk and purple velvet linings.
Collection
Charles Bonness Collection
Context
Earned by Charles "Chuck" Bonness for his naval service. Charles Bonness was a seaman 2/c class aboard the USS Yorktown (CV-5) and a rear-gunner aboard an SBD Dauntless in Scouting Squadron Five (VS-5). Bonness was reported missing in action after the Battle of the Coral Sea on May 8, 1942.
Accession #
2025.4
