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Guys,

 

I found a WWII veteran's photos on Ancestry probably posted by a family member. I couldn't believe my luck! However, I can't see a patch on his shoulder, and the ribbons are in black and white. I know some of you guys have been looking at photos for a long time and may be able to decipher them. He was awarded a purple heart. (man on the left)

 

Also, any guesses on where the photo was taken would be great.

 

Thanks,

Sean

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Looks like one ribbon above two? My guess would be Bronze Star on top. Purple Heart bottom left. Can't make out bottom right at all, but ETO would be a logical guess.

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Looks like one ribbon above two? My guess would be Bronze Star on top. Purple Heart bottom left. Can't make out bottom right at all, but ETO would be a logical guess.

 

 

I would agree.Look's more like a BS than a SS.

Anyway you can crop in on the ribbons?

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Kurt,

You were spot on. Here is a photo of a black and white SS. Unfortunately, this is not what I wanted to believe as a PH I just bought was probably separated from its ribbons. Damn.

 

Sean

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Silver Star on Top. Bronze Star with OLC on bottom, followed by PH and EAME with (what looks like) 2 campaign stars. Nice ribbon rack! Do you know what unit he served in? If I was to guess I'd say in-theater, early post war (May-July 1945).

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Silver Star on Top. Bronze Star with OLC on bottom, followed by PH and EAME with (what looks like) 2 campaign stars. Nice ribbon rack! Do you know what unit he served in? If I was to guess I'd say in-theater, early post war (May-July 1945).

 

 

Well the close up certainly helped out.I stand corrected.It was a SS.The EAME look's like it also has an Arrowhead (assault landing).

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This was the SS rack I posted from. He was just an example. Black and White photos from different eras can make the ribbons confusing. At least to me.

 

Thanks for contributing.

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Oh, missed that.I still think the other one is a BS, the stipes look narrower.And you're right a b/w versus a color pic makes a difference.

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