Identify a WWII Ribbon
Jul 25, 2018 21:37:17 #
Attached is a photo of a portion of a shadow box my dad put together of his WWII ribbons & other items. I've identified his American Campaign Ribbon, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Ribbon, and National Defense Service Ribbon. The ribbon in between I haven't been able to find. If any of ya'll are WWII veterans or historians and have an idea what it is, I would certainly appreciate an answer. I saw a ribbon online that looked similar but the color bands that look like faded red on this one were bright yellow.
Our church is doing a veteran's appreciation dinner in October. They have asked all the veteran's for a narrative of their service, awards & decorations, and assignments. In addition, they have asked for as much information on family members who served.
Our church is doing a veteran's appreciation dinner in October. They have asked all the veteran's for a narrative of their service, awards & decorations, and assignments. In addition, they have asked for as much information on family members who served.
Jul 25, 2018 22:36:29 #
Looks like a faded Certificate of Merit ribbon. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Certificate_of_Merit_Medal
Jul 25, 2018 22:39:41 #
Jul 26, 2018 08:32:01 #
Bottom one is National Defense ribbon. Only reason I know is 'cause I have one. 
Jul 26, 2018 09:17:34 #
Surely The U.S. Defence Office/Ministry has a website where you can access the information that you seek.
Good luck.
Good luck.
Jul 26, 2018 11:36:20 #
A possibility is that your medal was awarded by a country other than USA. Like, maybe France?
Jul 26, 2018 12:53:41 #
Jul 26, 2018 14:47:32 #
TriX wrote:
Looks like a faded Certificate of Merit ribbon. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Certificate_of_Merit_Medal
I thought so too, but the Certificate of Merit was last issued in 1918.
Jul 26, 2018 15:25:01 #
DonB
Loc: Port Royal , Tn
Did he serve in the U.S.Army or the Army Air Corps? I think the AAC had a few ribbons that were different. I know that after 1947 the USAF had their own ribbons.
Jul 26, 2018 17:24:27 #
rgrenaderphoto wrote:
I thought so too, but the Certificate of Merit was last issued in 1918.
Hmmm, well then Iâm out of ideas - checked the recommended medalsofamerica website and looked through their 21 pages of ribbons and didnât see a match. Iâll have to go take a look at my father-in-lawâs WWII ribbons with the off-chance he has a similar one. Hereâs the pic of the medal (which didnât attach to my last post). Iâm wondering if maybe it was from another relative who served in WWI and got mixed in.
Jul 26, 2018 18:16:00 #
TriX wrote:
Looks like a faded Certificate of Merit ribbon. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Certificate_of_Merit_Medal
I agree. I assumed it was my father's but, may be my great-grandfather's. Although the 1 photo I have of him showing a ribbon on his jacket doesn't look like the 1 on wikipedia.
Jul 26, 2018 18:21:10 #
Joker wrote:
A possibility is that your medal was awarded by a country other than USA. Like, maybe France?
Not very likely. My father saw service in the South Pacific during WWII. He was only in the Navy for 3 years.
Jul 26, 2018 18:22:06 #
DonB wrote:
Did he serve in the U.S.Army or the Army Air Corps? I think the AAC had a few ribbons that were different. I know that after 1947 the USAF had their own ribbons.
Navy 1943-1945.
Jul 26, 2018 19:05:24 #
You can request what medals he is authorized from here: http://www.amervets.com/201areq.htm
or contact the local American Legion or VFW group and ask them for assist - hopefully they can provide and answer...
or contact the local American Legion or VFW group and ask them for assist - hopefully they can provide and answer...
Jul 26, 2018 21:37:50 #
Shellback wrote:
You can request what medals he is authorized from here: http://www.amervets.com/201areq.htm
or contact the local American Legion or VFW group and ask them for assist - hopefully they can provide and answer...
or contact the local American Legion or VFW group and ask them for assist - hopefully they can provide and answer...
Thanks. I'll check out the amervets website.
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