Hello everyone,
after all this time I place a question to the experts!
I have to complete an ike jacket with war ribbon... What would be normal for a private, for example, of the 85th infantry div? I do not want to put medals as a matter of respect...
Thanx for the help!
Enry
Marion has posted several links about ribbons/medals. Check out this discussion:
https://ww2combatengineers.comengforum/index.php?showtopic=1335
A Pvt having a ribbon would not be unusual. Some were unit awards or campaign awards. Then of course, it may be for some individual feat. Our own dear Roque was awarded the Bronze Star!
Maj Todd O. USMC, Retired
Grandson of LTC John O'Brien
Thanks Todd. Appreciate your help. My first time back to the forum since LAST Wednesday. That's a record for moi! ha-ha!
Hello Enrico. Let us know if the above post answered all your questions.
Marion J Chard
Proud Daughter of Walter 'Monday' Poniedzialek
540th Combat Engineer - H&S Company
Hooah! Thanks Captain! Now I have a little more culture on the ribbon. 
Grandson of Private Pedro Pedrini, 14th Infantry Regiment, "Pinerolo" Brigade.
Transferred to 3rd Regiment Telegraph Engineer During WW I