I would like to find out what medals my grandfather had received while serving in the navy during WWII. We know that there were some medals that were not distrubited. any info that would send me in the right direction would be greatly appreciated. thanks.
2007-02-12 06:20:55 · 6 answers · asked by djbabyj1 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
This should help... you can request his records
http://www.archives.gov/veterans/
2007-02-12 06:25:31 · answer #1 · answered by John B 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The pink coronary heart is an American protection rigidity honour. in the journey that your grandfather served interior the British military, he does no longer have gained one. He could have been entitled to the conflict Medal if he served for no less than twenty-8 days, so it relies upon whilst he became wounded in wrestle. Wikipedia additionally says that the 1939-40 5 famous guy or woman became offered to military personel if that they had performed six months in an operational command, and additionally that it became offered if the provider era became terminated via dying, incapacity or wounding.
2016-12-17 08:22:55 · answer #2 · answered by pfeifer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I cant tell you where exactly as i forgot. But do a search on yahoo about military medals. you will find some sites will tell you about all the possible medals that could be had during the many military operations the us has been in.
2007-02-12 06:25:55 · answer #3 · answered by kayxa 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Click on military.com and that may help you in your quest or go to a Navy Recruiter and they might be able to help.
2007-02-12 06:30:04 · answer #4 · answered by Vagabond5879 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
GO TO
WWW.MIL.COM
AND THEY WILL DIRECT YOU ON HOW TO GET YOU GRANDFATHERS MEDALS
2007-02-12 16:12:55 · answer #5 · answered by path2631 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not sure how to check but would love to know if you find out.
2007-02-12 06:23:57 · answer #6 · answered by Dawn D 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋