WWII Patches - What Do They Represent?

I have no military experience, but my uncle is 90 years old and served in the army.

I would like to know what his patches represent.

Any guidance or info would be appreciated.

Also, what does the 44 - 18 mean?

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Kevin A-C

 

They mean he was a hero!!! I'm headed out the door, but others will definitely be along and help. Right off the bat, I see a CIB (combat infantry badge), that laurel leaf is a metorious unit plague...

 

Bullion 1st. Lt. rank,bullion U.S. collar patches,bullion Quartermaster,bullion Combat Inf. badge,bullion 8th. Army Group,cloth patch Pacific Ocean Area,cloth Meritious Service patch,ribbon bar-Occupation and Victory ribbons. 44-18 ? No idea. Boy Scout? Rich A. in Pa.

 

So true! Thank you for the quick response..this helps.

 

Rich thanks for the information! I had to laugh because he was in the boy scouts.

Again - thanks.

 

Thanks - that confirms that he was stationed in Japan.