What You Will Find Here

1.) Bronze Star-The Bronze Star is primarily red with a blue stripe down the center. It is given for an act of bravery.

2.) Purple Heart-The Purple Heart is mostly purple in color with two white stripes. This medal is awarded for being wounded in battle.

3.) Amry Good Conduct-This medal was awarded to Bill for his "good conduct". He said it took him two years to earn this medal.

4.) Army Of Occupation-This medal was awarded to all those that served for 30 days or more in occupied territories during WWII.

5.) Amry Service Ribbon-This ribbon only award was given to those that served in the Army for a pre-determined period of time.

6.) Over Seas Service Ribbon-This ribbon oly award was given to those that served over seas for a pre-determined period of time.

7.) European Campaign-This medal was awarded to those that served for 30 days or more in Europe, Africa, or the Middle East.

8.) WWII Victory-This medal was given to those that served between 1941 and 1946.

9.) Belgian Croix de Guerre-Known as the Belgian Cross Of War, this medal was awarded to individuals who performed acts of heroism during WWII. It was given to a small group of men by the country of Belgium.

10.) French Croix de Guerre-Similar in markings to the Belgian Croix de Guerre, the French counterpart was awarded for acts of heroism. This medal was also awarded to a small group of men by the country of France.

11.) Presidential Unit Citation-This ribbon only award was given out by the President to individuals and units who performed acts above and beyond.


Note
Medals and awards not shown:
French Fourrage-This award was given to a small group of individuals by the French. It is a small braided cord that is draped around the shoulder of the wearer.

Order Of The Knight Of William 4th Class-This award was given to a small group of individuals. It is a small cord that is draped over the wearer's shoulder. This award was not given by the US.