turko Posted June 2, 2016 Share #1 Posted June 2, 2016 We all love pictures of uniforms with gigantic ribbon bars, but what about small ribbon bars that are still impressive? I think one of the most ridiculous ones I've seen is Jessica Lynch's. Five ribbons on her uniform, and three of them are the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, and POW. (She also rates the GWOT Expeditionary, but for whatever reason she's not wearing it here). I'm sure there are crazier ribbon bars out there... I know I've seen a few that are 5 or 6 ribbons big, and one of them is the Medal of Honor. What are some of your favorites? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uniformcollector Posted June 2, 2016 Share #2 Posted June 2, 2016 Iven Kincheloe (the first spaceman and double ace) chose to only wear these two ribbons: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted June 2, 2016 Share #3 Posted June 2, 2016 I don't consider a 5 ribbon stack to a first termer modern war vet small, more like average. Here's an impressive small stack in my opinion, considering this Marine spent an entire 30 year career in the service, as an infantryman, including early Force Recon. Col Modrzejewski. And yes, this is the stack he retired with, minus a PUC. 7 ribbons in 30 years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everforward Posted June 2, 2016 Share #4 Posted June 2, 2016 To me, this one is pretty impressive. Tech Sgt. Frank Peregory, 116th IR, 29th ID. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uniformcollector Posted June 2, 2016 Share #5 Posted June 2, 2016 What a beautiful uniform! Is that one in a museum or a private collection? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted June 2, 2016 Share #6 Posted June 2, 2016 Here's an impressive small stack in my opinion, considering this Marine spent an entire 30 year career in the service, as an infantryman, including early Force Recon. Col Modrzejewski. And yes, this is the stack he retired with, minus a PUC. 7 ribbons in 30 years Here's his uniform. Minis are modern replacements, minus the MOH, which is a color photo cutout and mounted on cardboard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atb Posted June 2, 2016 Share #7 Posted June 2, 2016 We all love pictures of uniforms with gigantic ribbon bars, but what about small ribbon bars that are still impressive? I think one of the most ridiculous ones I've seen is Jessica Lynch's. Five ribbons on her uniform, and three of them are the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, and POW. (She also rates the GWOT Expeditionary, but for whatever reason she's not wearing it here). I'm sure there are crazier ribbon bars out there... I know I've seen a few that are 5 or 6 ribbons big, and one of them is the Medal of Honor. What are some of your favorites? What's "ridiculous" about her ribbons? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everforward Posted June 2, 2016 Share #8 Posted June 2, 2016 What a beautiful uniform! Is that one in a museum or a private collection? His uniform was a gift from the family to the 116th Infantry Rgt. Foundation and Museum. Peregory was KIA on 14 June 1944, but was awarded the MOH for actions against the enemy on 8 June 1944 in Normandy...so still posthumous but technically maybe not. The Soldiers Medal was awarded in the summer of 1941 while the 29th was participating in the Carolina Maneuvers...he saved a fellow soldier from drowning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uniformcollector Posted June 2, 2016 Share #9 Posted June 2, 2016 That's interesting. Thank you very much for the info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turko Posted June 2, 2016 Author Share #10 Posted June 2, 2016 What's "ridiculous" about her ribbons? Just the combination of what they are, from a modern war veteran standpoint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4STARCHRIS Posted June 2, 2016 Share #11 Posted June 2, 2016 Here's his uniform. Minis are modern replacements, minus the MOH, which is a color photo cutout and mounted on cardboard I remember when I had this in my collection. I meet him on several occasions and displayed his uniform for him at several events. Very nice guy. 4starchris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted June 2, 2016 Share #12 Posted June 2, 2016 I remember when I had this in my collection. I meet him on several occasions and displayed his uniform for him at several events. Very nice guy. 4starchris I'm seen him at a speaking engagement or two on base, never got to sit down with him, he always gets swarmed by officers at the end Don't worry, it's being well cared for! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted June 2, 2016 Share #13 Posted June 2, 2016 What's "ridiculous" about her ribbons? Let's avoid going down the Jessica Lynch rabbit hole, we all know that the views of that incident are across the entirety of the spectrum The word "ridiculous" has become a watered down term, like "these waffles are ridiculously good". I don't think he meant the combo was ridiculous by the Webster sense of the term Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turko Posted June 2, 2016 Author Share #14 Posted June 2, 2016 Let's avoid going down the Jessica Lynch rabbit hole, we all know that the views of that incident are across the entirety of the spectrum The word "ridiculous" has become a watered down term, like "these waffles are ridiculously good". I don't think he meant the combo was ridiculous by the Webster sense of the term Sorry, folks, I guess I'm a young whippersnapper around here with my use of slang.... You are correct, Brig. I wasn't trying to make a political statement at all with my choice of words. I am just saying that seeing that combination of awards on a PFC modern war vet is very rare and impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
268th C.A. Posted June 2, 2016 Share #15 Posted June 2, 2016 He is one heck of a nice Marine, He autographed this for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted June 2, 2016 Share #16 Posted June 2, 2016 Sorry, folks, I guess I'm a young whippersnapper around here with my use of slang.... You are correct, Brig. I wasn't trying to make a political statement at all with my choice of words. I am just saying that seeing that combination of awards on a PFC modern war vet is very rare and impressive. I got it...Im not young either Like using the word "sick" it has a whole different meaning. Some really great (sick) uniforms and bars here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted June 2, 2016 Share #17 Posted June 2, 2016 I got it...Im not young either Like using the word "sick" it has a whole different meaning. Some really great (sick) uniforms and bars here. Funny..I thought they were "ballin" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter Posted June 3, 2016 Share #18 Posted June 3, 2016 Iven Kincheloe (the first spaceman and double ace) chose to only wear these two ribbons: IMG_1491.JPG He also received Air Medals and LOM.But it like he only wanted to wear the 2, Silver Star when he became an ACE & his DFC.Plus his service medals In 1950-51 he served with the 4th and 51st Fighter Wings in Korea, flying 101 combat missions in F-86 Sabrejets and 30 in F-80 Shooting Stars. He shot down ten communist planes, being one of 12 Air Force pilots with ten or more jet victories to his credit during that war. He earned the Silver Star, three Distinguished Flying Crosses and four Air Medals. http://www.arlingtoncemetery.net/kinchel.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atb Posted June 3, 2016 Share #19 Posted June 3, 2016 Just the combination of what they are, from a modern war veteran standpoint. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNY Militaria Posted June 3, 2016 Share #20 Posted June 3, 2016 Lt. General Frank Armstrong had this as one of his uniform bars. General Armstrong personally led first and last heavy bomber raids of World War II. The first raid was over Rouen-Sotteville, France. The last raid was over Honshu, Japan. He also led his group over Wilhelmshaven in the first heavy bomber raid over Germany proper. Brigadier General Frank Savage from the movie "Twelve O'Clock High was based on the persona and service of Lieutenant General Armstrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted June 3, 2016 Share #21 Posted June 3, 2016 Funny..I thought they were "ballin" That too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHASEUSA11B Posted June 3, 2016 Share #22 Posted June 3, 2016 I agree on Jessica Lynch's ribbons (with no comment on her or her story) While it is average size for a modern soldier it is impressive for what the ribbons are. A Bronze Star, Purple Heart and POW ribbon on the same rack-take those away and she only has two left! Most soldiers who have deployed have five ribbons of just blanket awards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter Posted June 3, 2016 Share #23 Posted June 3, 2016 Lt. General Frank Armstrong had this as one of his uniform bars. General Armstrong personally led first and last heavy bomber raids of World War II. The first raid was over Rouen-Sotteville, France. The last raid was over Honshu, Japan. He also led his group over Wilhelmshaven in the first heavy bomber raid over Germany proper. Brigadier General Frank Savage from the movie "Twelve O'Clock High was based on the persona and service of Lieutenant General Armstrong. Justin that is awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted June 3, 2016 Share #24 Posted June 3, 2016 Probably the "king of understated" was Ike. Anyone who's been to his museum knows he had a room full of awards...but often wore just two: his DSM and LOM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter Posted June 3, 2016 Share #25 Posted June 3, 2016 Here is Nimitz in his dress uniform and NO ribbons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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