Question on "Arrowhead" on 30th Div. ribbon bar

[Ivydiv]

Hope this is the correct forum to list this question on. I received a 30th Div.WWII tunic that has an Arrowhead on the campaign ribbon. From what I can gather, the 30th arrived at Normandy on June 10th, 1944. Is it correct for them to wear the arrowhead, or would they have to had landed earlier on D-Day?

Is it possible, or do you think the GI added it on his own? I don't know of any other Invasions that they were a part of. Thanks, Dave

[Indexred]

Maybe the vet served with another unit before joining the 30th Infantry Division.

[Ivydiv]

I was thinking that also. I would still like to know if you had to be present on "D-Day" landing at Normandy, or Anzio, or any other invasion. When would be the cut off date to be eligible for the arrowhead. The actual start day, or D+1 or whatever. If anybody knows, please let me know. Thanks, Dave

[Garandomatic]

Usually THE day. I had a 29th Div. Uniform from a 175th man. They landed on D+1, but it was under fire as they had to march down a mile of beach that was covered by snipers to link up with the other 29th regiments. Read somewhere that the "under fire" part qualified the 175th for an arrowhead. My guy did not have it on his ribbon, btw.

[doyler]

As I understand it the reciepiant has to be part of the initial or main assault to be entitled to the arrow head

[doyler]

http://veteranmedals.army.mil/awardg&d.nsf/511eb02e27e7266285256e68004e366a/8d82e0159144671785256e68005f8ccb!OpenDocument

 

 

 

 

The arrowhead is a bronze replica of an Indian arrowhead 1/4 inch (.64cm) high. It denotes participation in a combat parachute jump, helicopter assault landing, combat glider landing, or amphibious assault landing, while assigned or attached as a member of an organized force carrying out an assigned tactical mission. A soldier must actually exit the aircraft or watercraft to receive assault credit. Individual assault credit is tied directly to the combat assault credit decision for the unit to which the soldier is attached or assigned at the time of the assault. Should a unit be denied assault, no assault credit will accrue to the individual soldiers of the unit. It is worn on the service and suspension ribbons of the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign, European-Africa-Middle Eastern Campaign, Korean Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and Armed Force Expeditionary Medal. Only one arrowhead will be worn on any ribbon.

[Ivydiv]

Thanks to all who contributed their knowledge. That's what makes this Forum so great. I really appreciate you taking the time to share your information. Dave

[WWIIinterviews]

Good info.