Salute to all of our veterans.
If you have photos of yourself or a relative, post them here.
If you have photos of yourself or a relative, post them here.
Veterans Day
- Thread starter SRT-Tom
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Here is a photo and write-up of my Dad- a member of the "greatest generation."
Activity During WWII
STAFF SERGEANT.
DRAFTED ON JANUARY 27, 1942, AT AGE 23. SERVED FROM JANUARY 27, 1942 TO OCTOBER 5, 1945 IN 4TH DIVISION, HEADQUARTERS BATTERY, 29TH FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION, IN THE FOLLOWING BATTLES/CAMPAIGNS: NORMANDY (UTAH BEACH), NORTHERN FRANCE, ARDENNES, RHINELAND, AND CENTRAL EUROPE. RECEIVED EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER MEDAL WITH 5 BRONZE STARS AND 1 ARROWHEAD, EXPERT MARKSMAN BADGE, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, AND FRENCH INSIGNIA OF THE LEGION OF HONOR. SERVED OCCUPATION DUTY FROM MAY 8, 1945 TO AUGUST, 1945. DISCHARGED ON OCTOBER 5, 1945 AT CAMP BUTLER, NORTH CAROLINA. SERVED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS, AND 8 DAYS.
Activity During WWII
STAFF SERGEANT.
DRAFTED ON JANUARY 27, 1942, AT AGE 23. SERVED FROM JANUARY 27, 1942 TO OCTOBER 5, 1945 IN 4TH DIVISION, HEADQUARTERS BATTERY, 29TH FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION, IN THE FOLLOWING BATTLES/CAMPAIGNS: NORMANDY (UTAH BEACH), NORTHERN FRANCE, ARDENNES, RHINELAND, AND CENTRAL EUROPE. RECEIVED EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER MEDAL WITH 5 BRONZE STARS AND 1 ARROWHEAD, EXPERT MARKSMAN BADGE, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, AND FRENCH INSIGNIA OF THE LEGION OF HONOR. SERVED OCCUPATION DUTY FROM MAY 8, 1945 TO AUGUST, 1945. DISCHARGED ON OCTOBER 5, 1945 AT CAMP BUTLER, NORTH CAROLINA. SERVED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS, AND 8 DAYS.
