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WWII Veterans, a question for you please
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Posted by Soldier Tom on June 19, 2005 at 16:43:20 from (65.142.78.80):
This is more about the operators than the tractors. I know many of you, like my father, and myself, have served in the Military. I just found out that Infantrymen who earned their CIB (Combat Infantryman's Badge) in WWII were authorized in 1947 to receive the Bronze Star Medal also. This is the 4th Highest Medal awarded, and is for galantry in combat. This was EARNED, not a give-me kind thing. Many of us didn't realize this was authorized. The following website speaks of how exactly to recieve one.
http://www.military.com/Resources/ResourcesContent/0,13964,31460,00.html
Does anyone have additional information for the good of the cause about this?
Thanks much, I hope this helps out in some way.
~Walk in peace~
Soldier Tom
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