Lt Robert Nies - a 36th valor recipient showing the creation of a …
Sep 18, 2024 · Probably one of the most detailed Bronze Star citations I’ve come across! This uniform belonged to Lt Robert Nies, a first sergeant of G Company, 143rd Infantry Regiment, …
CIB/Bronze Star conversion - US MILITARIA FORUM
Mar 3, 2010 · World War II recipients who received the Combat Infantrymans Badge could have that converted to a Bronze Star. I need the reference to the official regulations for this …
The Army's new "C" and "R" devices for combat/non-combat awards
Mar 16, 2017 · Looks like the Army is seeking to clarify those awards earned in combat vs those earned while in non-combat roles. They also apper to restrict the BSM to combat-only roles …
383rd inf 96thv Div KIA Cactus Ridge Okinawa - US MILITARIA …
Sep 22, 2013 · Pfc John S Mostowski service# 36700064 Birth: 20 Dec 1920 Chicago IL Co H 383rd inf regt 96th Div KIA: 5 April 1945 Pfc Mostowski was a Polish/American from Chicago …
Stars or Oak Leafs for Medals Awarded by Previous Branch?
Oct 11, 2017 · In actual policy and practice, the services applied very different award criteria to the BSM, the sea services being far more restrictive than the Army and AF. Likewise, the …
Age of BSM ribbon - MEDALS & DECORATIONS - U.S. Militaria …
Oct 4, 2012 · Can the medal experts on the Forum enlighten me as to the age of this BSM ribbon? It has a zinc back, and seems to have a varnish-like coating on it. Is it 50's - 60's era? …
COMPARISON OF A WWII ARMY & USN/USMC BSM - US …
May 23, 2012 · COMPARISON OF A WWII ARMY & USN/USMC BSM By BEAST, May 23, 2012 in MEDALS & DECORATIONS
Bronze Star "V" Device Question - US MILITARIA FORUM
May 19, 2012 · While I'll admit I dont know the answer to your question, the V Device is properly called a Valour Device V for Valour, a higher catogory of a Bronze Star Medal, awarded for …
whereabouts of Gen Courtney Hodges Medals Grouping
Aug 23, 2012 · The 1953 Army Register shows him on the retired list, credited with these decorations: DSC (2 OLC), DSM (2 OLC), SS, BSM. But no LOM award. Wow, thank you! Do …
Basic CIB question - US MILITARIA FORUM
Mar 27, 2020 · The Bronze star was retroactively awarded to him by a Congressional decree that declared all 11B infantrymen were eligible for the unique hardship Infantrymen had endured. …