Need help researching my fathers WW2 and Korean service

tigerkat · 05-08-2007, 05:52 PM

I have a list of awards which gives some info. For instance, he received the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with three bronze service stars for participation in the following campaigns: Ardennes-Alsace, Central Europe and Rhineland but it does not list the units to which he was assigned or dates. Is there an online source for that type of information? He has a CIB from WW2 and Korea.
thanks - tk

Kyt · 05-08-2007, 05:58 PM

As next of kin you should be able to apply for his army records:

Veterans - Main Page

(I'm assuming that he was in the US army).

tigerkat · 05-08-2007, 07:50 PM

yes - he spent 21 years in the US Army Infantry

Slipdigit · 05-08-2007, 07:51 PM

When you get the info, Tiger, let us know.

tigerkat · 05-08-2007, 08:17 PM

here is what I have so far.
Silver star
Silver Star oak leaf cluster
Bronze Star
Purple Heart
Purple Heart oak leaf cluster
Good Conduct Metal
American Campaign Metal
European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal w/ three bronze svc stars for Ardennes-Alsace, Central Europe and Rhineland
WW2 Victory Medal
Army of Occupation Medal w/ Germany clasp
National Defense Svc Medal
Korean Svc Medal w/ four bronze svc stars for UN Def, UN Offensive, CCF Intervention and First UN Counteroffensive
United Nations Service Medal
Combat Inf badge
Combat Inf badge second award
Expert Inf badge
Republic of Korea Pres Unit Citation Badge
Belgian Fourragee

Kyt · 05-08-2007, 08:20 PM

What is his name? And year and place of birth. I'll have a hunt around (but applying for his records would be best)

Doc · 06-08-2007, 08:35 AM

I agree you should apply for a copy of his DD214 form. That will give all the information you need. Doc

Doc · 06-08-2007, 08:36 AM

I agree you should apply for a copy of his DD214 form. That will give all the information you need. Doc

tigerkat · 06-08-2007, 09:20 PM

OK DD214 - I'll go that direction - will let you know - and thanks - tk

05-08-2007, 05:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
tigerkat Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Posts: 8	Need help researching my fathers WW2 and Korean service I have a list of awards which gives some info. For instance, he received the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with three bronze service stars for participation in the following campaigns: Ardennes-Alsace, Central Europe and Rhineland but it does not list the units to which he was assigned or dates. Is there an online source for that type of information? He has a CIB from WW2 and Korea. thanks - tk

05-08-2007, 05:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
Kyt Very Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 2,968	As next of kin you should be able to apply for his army records: Veterans - Main Page (I'm assuming that he was in the US army). __________________ _______________________________________ Squadron Leader Pujji - Audio Interviews (half way down the page)

05-08-2007, 07:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
Slipdigit The Dixie Division Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Not far enough in the woods Posts: 1,632	When you get the info, Tiger, let us know. __________________ Warmest Regards, Jeff The Bonnie Blue Flag *

05-08-2007, 08:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
tigerkat Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Posts: 8	here is what I have so far. Silver star Silver Star oak leaf cluster Bronze Star Purple Heart Purple Heart oak leaf cluster Good Conduct Metal American Campaign Metal European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal w/ three bronze svc stars for Ardennes-Alsace, Central Europe and Rhineland WW2 Victory Medal Army of Occupation Medal w/ Germany clasp National Defense Svc Medal Korean Svc Medal w/ four bronze svc stars for UN Def, UN Offensive, CCF Intervention and First UN Counteroffensive United Nations Service Medal Combat Inf badge Combat Inf badge second award Expert Inf badge Republic of Korea Pres Unit Citation Badge Belgian Fourragee Last edited by tigerkat; 05-08-2007 at 08:27 PM. Reason: correct spelling

05-08-2007, 08:20 PM	#6 (permalink)
Kyt Very Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 2,968	What is his name? And year and place of birth. I'll have a hunt around (but applying for his records would be best) __________________ _______________________________________ Squadron Leader Pujji - Audio Interviews (half way down the page)

05-08-2007, 07:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
tigerkat Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Posts: 8	yes - he spent 21 years in the US Army Infantry

06-08-2007, 08:35 AM	#7 (permalink)
Doc Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 108	I agree you should apply for a copy of his DD214 form. That will give all the information you need. Doc

06-08-2007, 08:36 AM	#8 (permalink)
Doc Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 108	I agree you should apply for a copy of his DD214 form. That will give all the information you need. Doc

06-08-2007, 09:20 PM	#9 (permalink)
tigerkat Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Posts: 8	OK DD214 - I'll go that direction - will let you know - and thanks - tk

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