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Hello. My great grand-father was a member of the KY National Guard, 49th Infantry Division. Was called to active duty, rank of 1st LT, 347th General Service Regiment, Corp of Engineers US Army. Some years ago, I wrote to the Army requesting information on how to obtain replacement medals for him to create a family heirloom and shadow box. I am the last remaining member of our family outside of my own children. My two sons are in the military. Kyle is a vet who served in Iraq with Army National Guard Infantry in 2010. Nick is currently active duty Navy airman stationed on the USS George Washington in Japan. Any information or suggestions how I can get information on my grandfather would be so appreciated. Thank you.
Admin reply: Try this Veteran's Admin link. Simply go to the home state of your grandfather and fill out the forms. You are next of kin, so can request a copy of his discharge records.
http://www2.va.gov/directory/guide/vetcenter_flsh.asp
Hello. My great grand-father was a member of the KY National Guard, 49th Infantry Division. Was called to active duty, rank of 1st LT, 347th General Service Regiment, Corp of Engineers US Army. Some years ago, I wrote to the Army requesting information on how to obtain replacement medals for him to create a family heirloom and shadow box. I am the last remaining member of our family outside of my own children. My two sons are in the military. Kyle is a vet who served in Iraq with Army National Guard Infantry in 2010. Nick is currently active duty Navy airman stationed on the USS George Washington in Japan. Any information or suggestions how I can get information on my grandfather would be so appreciated. Thank you.
Admin reply: Try this Veteran's Admin link. Simply go to the home state of your grandfather and fill out the forms. You are next of kin, so can request a copy of his discharge records.
http://www2.va.gov/directory/guide/vetcenter_flsh.asp
Added: November 12, 2012
Name: Robert Hubbard
From: Rocky River,Ohio 44116
E-mail: Contact
My father was part of the F 343rd Engr. WW 2. Elroy Hubbard (my father) was never one to talk about the war. I recently found his Honorable Discharge paper. My dad died in 1965. Middle Eastern African Service Service Medal with seven Bronz Stars and a Bronze arrowhead. His service shows the following. GO 33 40 WD 45 Algeria-French Morocco Sicily Naples-Foggia Rome-Arno Southern France Rhineland Central Europe. Just wondering what the Bronze Stars and arrow head were awarded for. Any other info would be welcomed.
Admin reply: Bronze stars were given for campaigns and arrowheads were given for landings. If a soldier participated in the Invasion of Southern France, he would have been given a bronze star for the campaign and an arrowhead for the landing.