My son was recently doing a project on World War II, and we were able to get my wife's grandfather's US Army uniform. Unfortunately, I've been unable to identify what his ribbons, and was wondering if anyone might have some insight. Thanks!
Top row:
Bottom Row, L-R;
- On permanent assignment outside the continental limits of the United States.
- Permanently assigned as a member of a crew of a vessel sailing ocean waters for a period of 30 consecutive days or 60 nonconsecutive days.
- Outside the continental limits of the United States in a passenger status or on temporary duty for 30 consecutive days or 60 nonconsecutive days.
- In active combat against the enemy and...awarded a combat decoration or furnished a certificate by the commanding general of a corps, higher unit, or independent force that the Soldier actually participated in combat.
- Within the continental limits of the United States for an aggregate period of 1 year.
| Campaign | Dates |
|---|---|
| Egypt-Libya | 11 June 1942-12 February 1943 |
| Algeria-French Morocco | 8-11 November 1942 |
| Tunisia | 17 November 1942-13 May 1943 |
| Sicily | 9 July-17 August 1943 |
| Naples-Foggia | 9 September 1943-21 January 1944 |
| Anzio | 22 January-24 May 1944 |
| Rome-Arno | 22 January-9 September 1944 |
| North Apennines | 10 September 1944-4 April 1945 |
| Po Valley | 5 April-8 May 1945 |
| Air Offensive, Europe | 4 July 1942-5 June 1944 |
| Normandy | 6 June-24 July 1944 |
| Northern France | 25 July-14 September 1944 |
| Southern France | 5 August-14 September 1944 |
| Ardennes-Alsace | 16 December 1944–25 January 1945 |
| Rhineland | 22 February–21 March 1945 |
| Central Europe | 22 March–11 May 1945 |
| Anti-submarine (blanket) | 7 December 1941-2 September 1945 |
| Ground Combat (blanket) | 7 December 1941-2 September 1945 |
| Air Combat (blanket) | 7 December 1941-2 September 1945 |
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