I need help identifying these U.S. decorations from a U.S. servicemember who served in the Philippines during World War Two.
I need help identifying these U.S. decorations from a U.S. servicemember who served in the Philippines during World War Two.
Silver Star, Pacific Campaign ribbon(s), good conduct ribbon(s), WW2 Victory ribbon, presidential unit citation, Philippines Liberation
(I'll let you google each to see what is what All very easy to find. )
The red arrow is for the 32d Infantry Division
The 5 stars on the Pacific Campaign ribbon indicates 5 separate campaigns
The 4 gold "strips" on the khaki cloth are Overseas Service strips. Each is for 6 months, so this indicates two years.
The rifle on the blue award is a Combat Infantryman Badge.
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I concur 100% with MAPs identifications..
If the SS is named it may be researchable..
Very nice grouping
Smitty
The "Red Arrow" is the insignia of the 32nd Infantry Division. Created in 1917 to serve in WWI and made up of National Guardsmen from both Wisconsin and Michigan, the Division earned its trademark insignia from its penetration of every German line of defense it faced. The insignia consists of a red arrow piercing a horizontal line and has been used by the 32nd Division ever since. My Great Uncle Joseph Prawdzik served with the Red Arrow during W.W. II From Grand Rapids, MI
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