Need help researching my fathers WW2 and Korean service

Discussion in 'US Units' started by tigerkat, Aug 5, 2007.

  1. tigerkat

    tigerkat Junior Member

    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
     
  2. Kyt

    Kyt Very Senior Member

    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).
     
  3. tigerkat

    tigerkat Junior Member

    yes - he spent 21 years in the US Army Infantry
     
  4. Slipdigit

    Slipdigit Old Hickory Recon

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

    tigerkat Junior Member

    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
     
  6. Kyt

    Kyt Very Senior Member

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

    Doc Senior Member

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

    Doc Senior Member

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

    tigerkat Junior Member

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

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