Posted on 11/18/2010 5:28:56 PM PST by jazusamo
I have never been in the military and am a bit curious. What are those badges or medals? What do they mean?
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My husband says that he thinks the medal on his right side is an airborne parachute wing ribbon? Looks like there’s an expert marksman ribbon, infantry, and various service ribbons. Someone will probably need to correct me on this.
The “expert marksman” medal is the only one I would have guessed. My Father had one from WWII which was at least similar.
http://www.tioh.hqda.pentagon.mil/
It will explain all his ribbons, qualification badges, etc.
The only one you won't find there are the foreign jump wings worn on his right breast, which in his case are Italian, and presumably earned while stationed in Vicenza with the 173rd.
I just love Oliver North!!!!
I would make him & his family dinner anytime they wanted to sit at my table..
It would be a proviledge just to talk to him for an evening.
I just love Oliver North!!!!
I would make him & his family dinner anytime they wanted to sit at my table..
It would be a priviledge just to talk to him for an evening.
The medal above his ribbons is the Combat Infantryman’s Badge (blue w/silver wreath and rifle), awarded for being an Army Infantryman in armed combat.
The ribbons signify various things. The silver medal w/ cross and wreath closest to his SSgt. stripes is a marksmanship medal. The silver medal w/wings and parachute on right breast is self explanatory.
Go to my home page and scroll to near the bottom, click on the several medals there including the MOH and there will be explanations. Also click on Audie Murphy’s awards link and many more will be explained.
You are correct that these are in fact foreign jump wings. His US parachutist badge is sitting on his left inner breast pocket flap over his unit’s background. A fine young trooper.
I hear you, and the coverage in the enemedia was pathetic.
Dittos!
What ever happened to Fawn Hall?
Wow! Great column by Ollie.
I wouldn’t know Prince William or Kate Middleman if they threw up on my shoes at a Taco Bell. And that’s exactly the way I like it. In fact, I’d be happy to bowl the two of them over in order to get to SSgt. Giunta so I could shake his hand.
Sorry, my post #10 was for you, yarddog.
That does sound interesting. Did anyone hear even a peep about that in the news? I hope someone writes a book about it someday.
I couldn’t agree with you more, Lancey! :-)
He shares a hometown with Mr. Demi Moore.
I’ve been out of the Army for far too long to know what some of the ribbons are, but will give you some idea of what most are.
Right pocket: Lowest insignia is the standard for the 173rd Airborne Brigade. A very highly decorated unit.
The Red and Blue ribbons above are Presidential Unit Citations.
The Blue cord on his right shoulder is the color for Infantry branch.
On his left pocket:
First two rows are campaign and service medals for (most likely since I’m not positive on these) Iraq and Afghanistan.
3rd row ribbons moving from arm toward midline are:
National Defense medal, Good Conduct and ???
4th row, Army Commendation medal (2 awards), Purple Heart and I think the Meritorious Service Medal (can’t see it).
On top is the Combat Infantry Badge (CIB)awarded only to men who’ve been in actual combat for 30 consecutive days or more (or so it used to be).
The Medal of Honor will be placed on the very top of his ribbons on the left pocket, but under the CIB.
Hope this helps.
Thank you.
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