Compton’s medals
In February of 1945, the Navy awarded Walter Compton Davis the Purple Heart, posthumously.
In January of 1947, he was awarded the American Defense Service Medal and the World War II Victory Medal, posthumously.
Purple Heart ( left ) was awarded for “Being wounded or killed in any action against an enemy of the United States or as a result of an act of any such enemy or opposing armed forces”.
American Defense Service Medal ( center ) was awarded for ‘Service between 8 September 1939 and 7 December 1941.
World War II Victory Medal ( right ) was awarded for Service in the armed forces between the dates of December 7, 1941 and December 31, 1946.
