My wife's grandfather was a bomber pilot in WWII. He was shot down over Italy and wounded. He never received any awards for his injuries or his heroic escape with his crew back to Allied forces. Can anyone provide any information on how he could be recommended for at least the Purple Heart that he deserves?
2007-10-15 05:29:45 · 10 answers · asked by four1475 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
I am currently recovering from shrapnel wounds and a broken bone from an EFP attack on my patrol in Baghdad. For anyone to suggest this man does not deserve a Purple Heart is disrespectful and makes me very angry. Please only respond if you have a helpful comment. Thank you.
2007-10-15 05:59:12 · update #1
The above comment was for Chefjordan1, not for the very useful info on what the qualifications were during WWII...just wanted to clarify.
2007-10-15 08:06:39 · update #2
I'd start with the local VA in your area, but be ready to provide documentation ...then get a congressman involved, this makes them look good, and they have the resources
2007-10-15 05:43:21 · answer #1 · answered by Margaritavillian 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Contact your congressman. One thing though, for Purple Harts in WWII the only gave them out if you where shot or hit with shrapnel. Lots of air-crewmen and airborne where injured when parachuting in and did not qualify. Same thing for soldiers who where in vehicle accidents caused by enemy fire, unless you where hit you did not get one even if the truck you where in crashed when after the driver was shot. The rules have changed today, so I am not sure if he is legible or not.
2007-10-15 07:46:39 · answer #2 · answered by Chris 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As others have suggested, contact the VA and your Congressional Representative (as well as the rep for your wife's grandfather).
The will secure his WWII service records and determine his qualification for a Purple Heart... and if he was wounded as a result of enemy action, he deserves one.
Thanks for His service, Your service, and all those of us who have or are serving
2007-10-15 06:23:50 · answer #3 · answered by mariner31 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Local VA office to start. Try to get original documents, discharge dds etc.
Aside- People at this website have been helpful in the past.
http://www.purpleheart.org/military-order-of-2.html
Semper Fi
2007-10-15 08:12:26 · answer #4 · answered by Perry the Bear 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Call or contact your local congressman. They love to help people in a situation like this. It also provides for an excellent photo opportunity.
All you need to know is his zip code.
2007-10-15 05:48:58 · answer #5 · answered by Barry auh2o 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You could also look at the "National Archives and Records Administration's (NARA)" website. Which is www.archives.gov
Hope this helps.
2007-10-15 09:39:27 · answer #6 · answered by B&C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Write a letter to or call your local Congressman, I am sure they will be glad to help you.
2007-10-15 05:46:26 · answer #7 · answered by Michael G 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I'm not too sure you can....maybe contacting the organization/ authority which presents them is the best way to go on this one.
2016-05-22 18:26:30 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Firstly thank you for what you are doing, your best bet is the VA
2007-10-15 06:04:23 · answer #9 · answered by thelma_layton 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
he doesnt deserve one.
2007-10-15 05:36:59 · answer #10 · answered by chefjordan1 2 · 0⤊ 6⤋