Nkumburis Posted July 2, 2019 Author Share #26 Posted July 2, 2019 here are the pics, I look as detailed photos as possible. Let me know if you need to see anything else. - Nick K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Nkumburis Posted July 5, 2019 Author Share #34 Posted July 5, 2019 Another interesting point to note is the moth nip between the CIB and uniform. - Nick K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wake1941 Posted July 5, 2019 Share #35 Posted July 5, 2019 The more I look at this the more its a no from me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nkumburis Posted July 7, 2019 Author Share #36 Posted July 7, 2019 The more I look at this the more its a no from me. I appreciate the response, what makes you lean towards no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T Ambrosini Posted July 7, 2019 Share #37 Posted July 7, 2019 Out of curiosity, what are the qualification bars? I think I see "expert" on top, "pistol" a few down from that, then "machine gun" and "bazooka" at the bottom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nkumburis Posted July 9, 2019 Author Share #38 Posted July 9, 2019 Out of curiosity, what are the qualification bars? I think I see "expert" on top, "pistol" a few down from that, then "machine gun" and "bazooka" at the bottom. The qualifications are: Expert Rifle Small Bore Pistol Hand Grenade T.S.M.G. Machine Gun Bazooka Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattS Posted July 10, 2019 Share #39 Posted July 10, 2019 TAYLOR, EMMETT M 1ST SGT US ARMYWORLD WAR IIDATE OF BIRTH: 09/27/1921DATE OF DEATH: 07/22/1984BURIED AT: SECTION D SITE 1374 ZACHARY TAYLOR NATIONAL CEMETERY4701 BROWNSBORO ROAD LOUISVILLE, KY 40207(502) 893-3852 Rank is correct, but no WW1 service possible with a DOB of 1921. Either not the right guy or the uniform is humped up. I can't tell, is the thread the same for the SSI, CIB, ribbon rack, and WW1 stripes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattS Posted July 10, 2019 Share #40 Posted July 10, 2019 Emmett M. TaylorFirst Sergeant, U.S. Army In April and May 1943, then-Staff Sergeant Emmett M. Taylor was serving with an unspecified Infantry unit of the Seventh U.S. Army. During that time, SSG Taylor’s unit was in action against German forces. SSG Taylor’s courageous actions and extraordinary heroism earned him the U.S. Army's second highest award for valor, the Distinguished Service Cross. Medals, Awards and Badges Distinguished Service CrossPurple HeartArmy Good Conduct MedalAmerican Defense Service MedalAmerican Campaign MedalEuropean-African-Middle Eastern Campaign MedalWorld War II Victory MedalCombat Infantryman Badge Distinguished Service Cross Citation (Synopsis) The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Staff Sergeant Emmett M. Taylor, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy, in action against enemy forces during April and May 1943. Staff Sergeant Taylor's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army. Headquarters, Seventh U.S. Army, General Orders No. 32 (1943) Death and Burial First Sergeant Emmett M. Taylor died on 22 July 1984. He is buried at the Zachary Taylor National Cemetery in Louisville, Jefferson County, KY, Section D, Site 1374. http://www.militaryhallofhonor.com/honoree-record.php?id=317092 He is listed as a DSC recipient on the 9th ID page, 60th Infantry Regiment: https://9thinfantrydivision.net/distinguished-service-cross/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kadet Posted July 10, 2019 Share #41 Posted July 10, 2019 He isn't the only possibility. The DSC and even the Silver Star could be from the owner's service in WWI and thus not listed in the WWII 9th ID awards. The uniform may indeed be bad, but I would look a bit deeper before writing it off.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
63 RECON Posted July 14, 2019 Share #42 Posted July 14, 2019 Emmett M. Taylor First Sergeant, U.S. Army In April and May 1943, then-Staff Sergeant Emmett M. Taylor was serving with an unspecified Infantry unit of the Seventh U.S. Army. During that time, SSG Taylor’s unit was in action against German forces. SSG Taylor’s courageous actions and extraordinary heroism earned him the U.S. Army's second highest award for valor, the Distinguished Service Cross. Medals, Awards and Badges Distinguished Service Cross Purple Heart Army Good Conduct Medal American Defense Service Medal American Campaign Medal European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal World War II Victory Medal Combat Infantryman Badge Distinguished Service Cross Citation (Synopsis) The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Staff Sergeant Emmett M. Taylor, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy, in action against enemy forces during April and May 1943. Staff Sergeant Taylor's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army. Headquarters, Seventh U.S. Army, General Orders No. 32 (1943) Death and Burial First Sergeant Emmett M. Taylor died on 22 July 1984. He is buried at the Zachary Taylor National Cemetery in Louisville, Jefferson County, KY, Section D, Site 1374. http://www.militaryhallofhonor.com/honoree-record.php?id=317092 He is listed as a DSC recipient on the 9th ID page, 60th Infantry Regiment: https://9thinfantrydivision.net/distinguished-service-cross/ Good extra info on Emmett Taylor. I only found what was on the 9th ID website by going through and cross checking DSC and SS but couldn't find anything after that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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