My dad earned two bronze star attachments for contributions in two campaigns. His discharge states them as Papau and New Guinea. Was hoping to...
I imagine somewhere on this site there is what I am looking for, I just don't know where to find it. I am looking for the exact timetable of...
Thanks. Anybody else? Sure would like to know what some of those numbers, etc. mean. Thanks!
On my dad's discharge are some things I'd like you to comment on and clarify: 30. Military Occupational Specialty and No. Heavy Weapons NCO...
Would Company M of the 186th. have been part of the 3rd batallion? Would it have been heavy weapons, such as 81mm mortars? Can anyone document...
Index to the General Orders of the 41st Infantry Division for sale on ebay now under Army Book in case anyone's interested.
Just listed General Orders of the 41st Infantry Division on ebay under "Army book." Also have a grouping of medals, insignias there. Scan for them...
Got it. Thanks!
So the bronze stars on the ribbon have nothing to do with the bronze star medal, but are service stars? What about the combat infantryman badge...
Entire length is just over 3-1/4" and largest diameter is approx. 1/2."
This came from an infantryman with the 186th in New Guinea. Can someone tell me which weapon it was used in? Thanks, [IMG]
A poor picture if I can even get it to show up...... Got this from my brother. It's my dad's Asiatic-Pacific theatre ribbon with two bronze stars....
I am told the USS Argentina ferried US Army troops from San Francisco to Austraila in WWII. Can any of you help with her itinerary? Thanks!
Anyone able to supply information about the following? Company A 26th Training Batallion, 3rd. Training Regiment I believe this group was...
I know a friend of my dad's last name was Cooper. He was a member of the 186th. Infantry Regiment and was killed in action. I know nothing else of...
Hi from Iowa, Tom. I see you have read the Hollandia thread. What Jack describes is what our fathers went through as well. I wish I could...
I have my dad's gold ring that says United States Armed Forces on it with a picture of an eagle. I tried to take a picture to post here but the...
Under the four overseas bars my dad's uniform has one service/enlistment stripe on the arm. What does the one stripe signify, vs 2, etc. ?? Thanks
If you haven't read the Hollandia thread under War in the Pacific you would like it.
First one to get me $20 gets it.........and that includes shipping. Check out the 41st Division home page to see what regiments, etc. made up the...
