Please send me the name of the unit you served in while in
the service, so that I may try to get a photo of your shoulder patch to include
in the write up for Alumni men in Military. Shown below are some patches, medals
and ribbons, that I have been able to put on the pages of Alumni men in
Military.
Placement of Insignia on the Army
Service Uniform
France Normandy Service Medal
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101st Airborne Divn |
17th Airborne Divn |
40th Infantry Divn |
69th Infantry Divn |
7th Armored Divn |
8th Armored Divn |
80th Infantry Divn |
29th Infantry Divn |
7th Infantry |
Navy Seabees |
3rd Army |
10th Army |
31st Infantry Div |
3rd Marine Div |
Marine Corp |
Combat Infantry Badge |
Pistol Marksman |
Rifle Expert |
Glider |
Parachutist |
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Silver Star |
Bronze Star |
Purple Heart |
Meritorious Service |
Air Medal |
National Defense Service |
Army Commendation |
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Asiatic Pacific Campaign |
European Africa Middle East Campaign |
American Defense | Philippine Liberation |
Korea Service |
Vietnam Service |
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Good Conduct |
WWII Victory |
France Normandy Service |
Women's Army Corp |
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Who Qualifies? |
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Star shown below are sometimes referred to as campaign stars or battle stars.
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The bronze star reprents participation in campaigns or operations, multiple qualifications, or an additional award to any of the various ribbons on which it is authorized. | The silver star is worn in the same manner as the bronze star, but each silver star is worn in lieu of five bronze service stars. |
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When worn together on a single ribbon, the silver star(s) will be worn to the wearer's right of any bronze star(s). | The bronze oak leaf cluster represents second and subsequent entitlements of awards. |
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The silver oak leaf cluster represents sixth, 11th, etc. entitlement or in lieu of five bronze oak leaf clusters. | Silver oak leaf cluster are worn to the wearer's right of the bronze oak leaf clusters on the same ribbon |
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The "V" device represents valor and does not denote an addional award. Only one can be worn on any ribbon. | The "V" device, when worn on the same ribbon with clusters, is worn to the wearer's right of such clusters. |
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Good Conduct Medal Clasp |
The BRONZE ARROWHEAD is worn on service and suspension ribbons of campaign or service awards and indicates participation in an initial assault landing. Only ONE may be worn on any single ribbon. |
The GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL CLASP is worn on the ribbons of the
Good Conduct Medals of the Army and Air Force to indicate subsequent
awards. The number of knots and color indicate the number of
awards: |