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The Army Awards branch statistics does not give a number for WWII CIBs, the first numbered statistcis are for El Salvador during the 1980's, they give the following explanation; "It is fair to state that the actual number of individual decorations awarded under combat conditions cannot be stated with absolute certainty. Normally during these periods, award approval authority for most decorations is delegated to field commanders. That is, the system is decentralized to provide for more timely recognition of the combat soldier. The numbers for the individual decorations shown on these charts represent only those awards that were properly processed and reported to Headquarters, Department of the Army. These charts reflect the current statistics recorded by the Military Awards Branch"
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Can a world war 2 veteran with an awarded Combat Infantry Badge still receive his retroactive Bronze Star per law passed in 1947 by President Truman?
Yes
Did World War 2 Artillerymen qualify for the Combat Infantry Badge?
No.My dad was an artilleryman and a forward observer assigned to an infantry division. Even though he went out on patrols with the infantry, he was not qualified for the Combat Infantryman's Badge. Only soldiers who had a rating as an infantrymancould earn the CIB. Medics were eventually issued a medic badge, but the artilleryman never got a badge.As a side-note, artillery spotters would be flown on in light aircraft to observe the enemy positions. They were awarded the Air Medal for these flights.Custermen*side note*The army has finally decided to give artillerymen an award for combat service. The Combat Action Badge (CAB) is not strictly for artillerymen, but is meant for troops who are involved in combat but are not infantry. The creation of this badge is the result of IED's and the need to recognize troops who would not normally be involved in combat (truck drivers, mechanics, etc). This is the only badge artillerymen are currently awarded and its a shame that we do not have combat artillery badge.
Was tony Bennett awarded with any medals in World War 2?
yes the standard infantry in Europe medals
What was the first Parachute Infantry Regiment to see combat in World War 2?
The 505th Parachute Infantry REGIMENT was the first P.I.R. to see combat in the ETO during WW 2. The first US Parachute Infantry Unit to see action in the ETO was the 509th Parachute Infantry BATTALION. Richard V. Horrell WW 2 Connections.com
Who received the bronze star in the 45th infantry division in World War 2?
Try the "American War Library." If you have a copy of his Discharge papers and you know the General Order that issued the BSM, then you can request a copy of it from the National Archives. If not, they you would have to research the files or hire someone to do this. Note, that in 1947 there was a rule change that awarded the BSM to any soldiers who fought in combat as an infantryman and had been awarded the Combat Infantry Badge. So it is possible that he did not earn the BSM for a specific action and after the war he ordered his discharge papers, it would show he earned the BSM.
What u.s. army division in World War 2 included the 1259th combat engineers?
8th Infantry Division
Did President Truman pass a law in 1947 awarding any World War 2 Army Veterans that served in combat and received their Infantry Combat Action medal award can also receive the Bronze star with proof.?
yes, I believe that to still be in effect.................. Yes, definitely. My father, who served as a combat medic with the 25th infantry in WW2 (and received a combat medic badge) was awarded a bronze star just a few years ago (around 2007).
What is military infantry with a military dog called?
The world's militaries use war dogs for many purposes in combat, such as scouting, tracking, and sentry duty.
How do you earn a bronze star medal?
The US Army "Bronze Star" can be won by valor, or earned by meritorious achievement. If the medal is won by valor, the upper ribbon portion will have a gold plated letter "V" (Denoting Valor) pinned to the cloth. Orders MUST accompany ALL medals; no orders, no medal. For WW2 veterans, a rule was passed in 1947 that allowed any veteran who was an infantry man and had earned the Combat Infantry Badge was eligible to be awarded the BSM. Also BSM were awarded for a variety of reasons. I've seen General Orders that issued them to clerks who had outstanding performance at their job during heavy periods of combat but NOT while directly in combat. Joe Louis was a Hollywood entertainer who spent much of his time and money visiting troops around the world. He was one of the few civilians awarded a BSM.
What are the impacts of barbed wire and trench warfare on combat during World War 1?
Barbed wire would channel attacking infantry into "kill-zones" where small arms , machine-guns and artillery would be brought to bear and resulted in high casualties . The trenches provided protection (defilade) for infantry but should the trench-line be overrun it resulted in close-combat among the infantry where bayonets could be used .
Can you wear the Expert Infantry Badge and the Combat Infantry Badge together?
No. Army Regulation 670-1 forbids it. They are in the same class of awards.
Who were the World War 2 Silver Star winners?
J. S. Croft Company K, 349 Infantry Machine Gunner 604 Listed citations are: Bronze Star 88th Infantry, Good Conduct, and Europen African Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon w/ three bronze battle stars S/Sgt Newton F. Cole, Jr. Battery B, 328 Field Artillery 85th Infantry Division In 1946, the rules for awarding the Bronze Star Medal was changed such that any soldier who earned the Combat Infantryman's Badge, which was given for close combat at the front lines, was automatically awarded the Bronze Star Medal.
