Bronze Star with Oak Leaf Cluster
I recently got my first US WW2 award in the mail; a Bronze Star awarded to Master Sergeant Robert V. Wilkins. I've added the story that came with the award in the photos down below.
Is it possible to get a citation for his Bronze Star or any more information about the recipient?
Nice medal looks like a government reissue probably after 1960. Very unlikely you'll find the citation as they didn't keep very good records of bronze star citations.
If it is a Bronze Star w.OLC it was awarded two separate times, I believe if it doesn't have a "V" device it was not awarded for a specific act of heroism during combat. That is not to say he never received a Bronze Star with a V Device as that would be worn as a separate ribbon or medal displayed with the device.
Very nice pick up Alexsander (by the way, nice to see you posting, has it been awhile?)
Gel is correct. This is a post war example most likely as it has a "crimp brooch" pin. But all original and a nice piece of history. Congrats!
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Thanks for all the input guys, I appreciate it!by MAP
It's nice to be back Map! I'll try to post more often.
According to the US militaria forum the LI-GI stamped on the back of the brooch pin stands for "lordship industries-Government inspected" and was a mark used by them in the 1980's. Incidentally the company lost its license to produce military awards to the US government in the mid 90's because it sold 300 unauthorized Medal of honors to a dealer who sold them on to collectors at shows ! Regards Paul
As noted, it is an official replacement award
You might find a copy of the citation in his official records, which can be requested through NARA. Note that there was a massive fire at the archives in 1973 that damaged a large amount of the Army and Air Force records. You could try hiring a researcher to pull the file for you, it usually takes MUCH less time than the standard SF-180 request, which I've had take nearly a year on numerous occasions
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