First ribbon shown is a VFW membership ribbon.
Lou it's the one in ( ) in my post. Bob
WILD DUKW, There is a lengthy thread on the U.S. Militaria Forum that deals with this exact topic.(WW2 Award of the CIB to non Infantrymen). It...
Kerrd5, True.however many non infantry caught up in close combat were awarded CIBs during WW2. Over run artillery units,truck drivers and tank...
Bob, Scan the discharge and post it. We have a better chance of figuring out what is going on. My guess is that the bronze stars are "Battle...
Thanks lwd. I enjoy this forum and do not want to do anything to change that.
I don't believe this site has the capability.I was just going to suggest another forum that may help you find more info.I'm reluctant to as I...
Stephen, Quit the hero your Grandfather.It is wonderful that you have his medals w/citation,rare indeed. I do not have an ancestry account.Others...
Hello, It appears your grandfather served in three theaters.Each would have a ribbon.Medals came later. He would have had to request the...
A very useful place to learn communication skills with middle management.;)
We have been invaded by the forces of vitamin supplements.
I am not trying to be difficult.Please ask a direct question.Your thread title and content do not give a clue as to what information you are...
Please take a look at your post.We are all very helpful here.However we need a fighting chance as to what you are asking.Any supporting documents...
Good luck with your mission.Not sure of the state of the Baptist church in the state. As you know they are referred to as "Hard shell...
Get creative and go to your local and suburban government offices. See if they would be interested in you producing videos for retiring...
I'll call BS on this. Short on facts.Post pictures,unit info or any verifiable info. D-day was 1944 and nobody was waving a flag at Normandy. I do...
Clarence Smoyer is to the left of DeRiggi. No helmet.
John DeRiggi's brother Philip wrote that he traded another tanker for the helmet.
A little info: ETO contract tank helmet. The First U.S. Army Armored Section contracted with a French firm in mid-44 to produce tank helmets for...
Communications equiptment would be no problem.Earphones from M-38 would fit right in French helmet. The stuff on the "suit case" is surrounded by...
