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    Legacy's Shadow: Rising Hearts from a Sunken Ship [Image 7 of 8]

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    An older man with a mustache, wearing a blue shirt, dark blazer, and an American flag lapel pin, holds up two aged sepia-toned photographs. The photographs appear to be vintage military or wartime portraits, one labeled 'Alex J. Saldarini' at the top. The setting appears to be an indoor facility, possibly an office or community center.

    LAKE WORTH, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES

    09.26.2019

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Jonathan Lally 

    U.S. Coast Guard Southeast     

    John Kendall, grand-nephew of Coast Guard Cutter Tampa World War I quartermaster Alexander Saldarini, hold photos of his grand-uncle from World War I after a Purple Heart Medal presentation ceremony Sept. 26, 2019 held at Coast Guard Station Lake Worth Inlet. The medal was posthumously awarded to Saldarini by the Coast Guard more than 100 years after the cutter was sunk in Bristol Channel during World War I by a German U-boat. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Jonathan Lally)

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    Date Taken: 09.26.2019
    Date Posted: 09.26.2019 21:27
    Photo ID: 5788781
    VIRIN: 190926-G-TM873-1111
    Resolution: 1500x2100
    Size: 2.47 MB
    Location: LAKE WORTH, FLORIDA, US
    Web Views: 90
    Downloads: 3

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    A high-contrast black and white archival photograph depicting a young male in a naval sailor uniform holding a rifle. The image appears to be a reproduction or enlargement of an original photograph, likely from the mid-20th century based on uniform style. The subject poses against a rocky or rubble-strewn background.
    A U.S. Coast Guard officer in dress uniform is presenting a Purple Heart medal and accompanying certificate to a civilian man wearing a suit jacket with an American flag lapel pin. The certificate is headed 'The United States of America' and references a Purple Heart award. The ceremony appears to be taking place indoors at what looks like a museum or visitor center.
    The image shows a Purple Heart military medal displayed in a presentation case with a purple grosgrain ribbon. The medal features a gold heart-shaped frame with purple enamel and a profile relief of George Washington. An engraved plaque below identifies the recipient as A. L. Saldarini of CGC Tampa, dated 26 September 1918.
    A group of approximately 14 individuals, mostly in U.S. Coast Guard uniforms, pose for a formal group photograph in what appears to be a conference or meeting room. One civilian in casual attire stands at the center of the group. The personnel wear a mix of white service dress uniforms and navy blue dress uniforms with visible rank insignia and medals.
    A framed military memorabilia display featuring a flag with the United States Great Seal and United States Coast Guard emblem, covered with multiple signatures. Several vintage sepia-toned photographs of uniformed military personnel are mounted on the flag, along with what appears to be an official letter and a dog tag. The display appears to be a commemorative tribute to Coast Guard or naval service members.
    A collection of World War II-era military memorabilia belonging to a sailor named Alex L. Saldarini, including two black-and-white photographs showing him in Navy uniform. A Purple Heart medal is prominently displayed in the center, along with what appears to be a dog tag and a handwritten note reading 'Return to Florence S. Kendall.' The items are arranged on what appears to be an American flag.
    An older man with a mustache, wearing a blue shirt, dark blazer, and an American flag lapel pin, holds up two aged sepia-toned photographs. The photographs appear to be vintage military or wartime portraits, one labeled 'Alex J. Saldarini' at the top. The setting appears to be an indoor facility, possibly an office or community center.
    This is a title card or book cover image for 'Legacy's Shadow: Rising Hearts from a Sunken Ship' by Jonathan Lally. It features two prominent military artifacts: a worn metal dog tag and a Purple Heart medal, arranged on an aged, weathered surface. The composition suggests themes of military service, sacrifice, and historical memory.

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