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Where does one wear invasion arrowheads on a eame medal or are they only on the uniform?
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Answer The arrowhead should attach to the ribbon just like an Oak Leaf device would.
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What is the Eame Theatre Ribbon?
European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal
How do you find a listing of all EAME recipients?
There is no list of those that served in the European, African & Middle Eastern Theater of Operation (EAME). Richard V. Horrell WW 2 Connections.com
What does the bronze arrowhead stand for on a ribbon with a silver star?
The ribbon is likely that for the EAME (Europe Africa Middle East) Medal or the Pacific Medal, depending on which the soldier was in. The little silver star is a campaign star, meaning the soldier took part in one campaign in that Theater of Operations, as the campaigns were defined in War Department General Order Number 33 of 1945. The bronze arrowhead was awarded to troops who took part in an assault landing on enemy territory.
What does it mean on World War 2 discharge papers he was awarded a GCM and a ET ribbon?
The discharge papers listed the soldier's awards and campaign credits. The papers will use acronymns which can be quite confusing.GCM is the Good Conduct Medal. This Medal was awarded to a soldier by the immeidate commander of his unit. It was awarded about 9 to 12 months after enlistment and was given for good conduct. This means he did what was expected and didn't get into trouble. This medal could be revoked if the soldier did something that deserved a "punishment".ET - I'm not aware of any "official" abbreviation as this. Maybe it was something used by the Navy or Coast Guard. In general terms, "ET" could mean European Theater. However this was not the official name for the medal or ribbon awarded for this. Soldiers who served in Germany, Italy, France or Britian, etc. would be awarded the European - African - Middle Eastern Campaign Medal which was abbreviated "EAME".
What campaign does the bronze star award have to do with?
The Bronze Star was a device added to a campaign medal for a second award of the campaign medal.If a soldier served in battles in France and Germany, he may have been in 3 campaigns. He would have been issued the campaign medal for that theater which is called the European - African - Middle Eastern Campaign Medal. The EAME Campaign medal was awarded for any campaigns in North Africa, Italy, Germany, France, etc. For the 1st Campaign he would received the ribbon (they usually did not give out the medal during the war). For the second and third campaign he would receive 1 Bronze Star Device for each campaign. This small star was attached to the ribbon. It was also attached to the ribbon of the Medal itself.There were other Campaign medals for the Pacific. The same would apply for these.This Device should not be confused with the Bronze Star Medal. This medal was in the shape of a star and made of Bronze. It was awarded for bravery in combat but it was also given out for other accomplishments. In 1947, the rules were changed to award the Bronze Star Medal to any infantryman who had earned the Combat Infantryman's Badge---signifying he had been in combat.
What does a World War 2 EAME Theater Ribbon with 4 bronze stars represent?
The ribbon is awarded to military personnel involved in WWII in the European Theater. The four bronze stars mean the person participated in four campaigns during that war. A campaign is a major operation usually involving many Army divisions. This is not to be confused with the bronze star medal ... awarded to someone for valor on the battlefield.
What medals would you have if you where in the battle of the buldge?
There was no decoration for just being in this battle. Every man who went to Europe was entitled to the EAME - "Europe, Africa, Middle East" medal which came, like every other medal, with a small ribbon to wear on the left breast, when wearing full-sized medals was not appropriate. For every campaign in which the man participated he was entitled to wear one little bronze campaign star (not to be confused with the Bronze Star Medal) on the ribbon of his EAME. The Battle of the Bulge was part of the Ardennes Campaign. So every US participant was entitled to at least a bronze campaign star for his EAME by virtue of having participated in the Battle of the Bulge.A new decoration for WWII was the CIB - Combat Infantryman's Badge. This is a long metal pin, about four inches long and a half inch tall, with a flintlock musket on a blue enameled background. Its worn above all other ribbons on the left breast, except the ribbon for the Medal of Honor. This went only to actual combat infantrymen, not even to men in infantry divisions whose job was something other than serving in a rifle company. After the war was over the Army decided that every man who was awarded the CIB was also entitled to the Bronze Star Medal. The BSM could be awarded for either valor, or for "meritorious service". If the BSM was awarded for valor, it came with a small bronze "V device" to be worn on the ribbon of the BSM. The mass awarding of the BSM after the war to all recipients of the CIB was for "meritorious service", so, no "V device". So, actual infantrymen, including all who were in the Bulge, are entitled to have a "meritorious service" Bronze Star Medal.There were over 600,000 American troops who were credited with participation in the battle. Some were only peripherally involved, while others bore the brunt of the action for weeks.
What does world war 2 medal with one bronze per go 48 wd 45 mean?
GO 48 WD 45 refers to a General Order No. 48 issued in 1945 by the War Department. These orders issued by the War Department instituted medals for service in the War, such as the Victory Medals. I'm familiar with the European Campaign and GO 33 WD 45 authorized the Victory Medal. General Order No. 48 authorized the European-African-Middle East Campaign medal to be worn by the noted soldier who served in Central Europe Campaign during the period of March 22, 1945 – May 11, 1945. OTHER GENERAL ORDERS GO 33 WD 45 authorized EAME Campaign Medal for service in Southern France during August 15, 1944 – September 14, 1944. GO 40 WD 45 authorized EAME Campaign Medal for service in Rhineland Ardennes Campaign during September 15, 1944 – March 21, 1945. "One Bronze" could mean "one bronze battle star" or "one bronze arrowhead". The Arrowhead device is awarded to any service member who participates in an amphibious assault, a combat parachute drop, a helicopter assault landing, or a combat glider attack The battle star denotes participation in military campaigns or multiple bestowals of the same award. See Link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European-African-Middle_Eastern_Campaign_Medal http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_star or http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arrowhead_device
What does World War 2 medal with 1 bronze star per WD GO 3345 mean?
AnswerWD GO 33 45 refers to a General Order that issued a campaign ribbon(and medal) at the end of the war. A General Order is like a memo from a headquarters. They were identified by the issuing HeadQuarters, the Year they were issued, and the memo number for that year.WD GO 33 45 was General Order #33 issued by the War Department in 1945 that established the European-African-Middle Eastern Theater Campaign Medal.The Bronze Star device that was attached to this medal signified 1 campaign. A silver star device inicated 5 compaigns. 6 campaigns in the EAME Theater would be indicated with one silver and one bronze star on the campaign ribbon.The discharge papers usually reference the General Order number for this EAME Campaign medal and it usually lists each campaign that he recevied credit for.CustermenThere was also a General Order GO 40 WD 45 and GO 46 WD 45 and GO 48 WD 45, but these seem to be related to a general campaign medal also.
What does EAME Ribbon with 1 Bronze Star mean?
The ribbon is the "Europe, Africa, Middle East" for service in that theater of operations. The one bronze star signifies that the recipient was credited with participating in one campaign in that theater.
What was the point system for discharge in World War 2?
My fathe was in the first us army division 16th infantry. He enlisted in 1940 & was honorably discharge May 14th 1945. My father was sent home on furlough in 1945 as he had accumulated enough points.He sailed from La Havre, France in February 1945. I believe the army points system was as follows: 1 point for each month in the service. 1 point for each month overseas. 5 points if you received the bronze. 5 points for any additional medal 5 points for the purple heart. 12 points for each child under 18. Once you had 85 points yoou were entitled for furlough stateside.
World War 2 general order 33 and 40 War Department?
Many WWII discharge papers of individual servicemen refer to GO 33 WD 45, or "General Order number 33 of the War Department issued in 1945". This General Order created the Victory Medal and issued it to all soldiers currently in the army. (In each new year general Orders from the War Department started over at Number 1). Your question does not specify the year of the general Orders you are inquiring about, but the GO 33 WD 45 is often seen. I believe General Order 40 of the War Department in 1945 defined the Ardennes Campaign ("Battle of the Bulge") and is usually referenced on discharge papers to indicate a soldier was credited with participation in that campaign. This would entitle him to one little bronze "campaign star" to wear on the ribbon of his EAME - that's Europe-Africa-Middle East campaign medal.
