February 17, 201511 yr #27 They would have stood for campaigns, so you are correct. Was this guy in VF-74? Dave
February 17, 201511 yr #28 Thanks Dave. No he was in VOF-1 in the Med. And they changed the designation to VOC-1 in the pacific.
February 17, 201511 yr #29 Quite interesting. I'd love to see photos of the group if you ever get a chance! As a random bit of trivia, here's a photo that I used in my book (it has been cropped in the middle.) The fellow on the left was KIA near Okinawa and the one on the right was shot down over mainland Japan and became a POW. Both have numbers instead of stars, just like your group.
May 9, 20179 yr #32 The reason I chose the photo I did for page 58 in my book, Blue Seas, Red Stars, was because it was a superb example of numerical devices being worn on the ribbons. However, when the book got published, the photo became too small to notice them. Darn! Anyway, I'll screen shot it and post it up here...(it has some nice examples of black widow Navy Crosses, long PUC ribbons, and bullion wings too!)
August 18, 20214 yr #36 Early in the war, it was suggested that campaigns and battles should be denoted with a numeral device. Many of the first troops to earn campaign credits used these numbers. The Marines on Guadalcanal frequently used the "1" device with those going on to Cape Gloucester wearing a "2." Soon after, the decision was made to use stars instead of numbers as the numbers could potentially get to be quite high. Allan
August 20, 20214 yr #37 These are early war devices also used by the USN. Tom Nier had a nice informative thread on the subject that’s worth finding again.
August 20, 20214 yr #38 2 hours ago, Josh B. said: These are early war devices also used by the USN. Tom Nier had a nice informative thread on the subject that’s worth finding again. TA DA! Campaign Numerals on WW2 Navy Ribbon Bars By Tom Nier, December 10, 2009 in MEDALS & DECORATIONS
August 20, 20214 yr #39 14 hours ago, Salvage Sailor said: TA DA! Campaign Numerals on WW2 Navy Ribbon Bars By Tom Nier, December 10, 2009 in MEDALS & DECORATIONS Nailed it! Given the value of Tom's thread (and the threat of it's loss since he has now sadly passed), might I introduce a motion that it be pinned?
February 12, 20251 yr #41 An example I have had for years and always told it was nonsense! Still have folks tell me it is 'not an authorized ribbon combination". Thanks for the ID!
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