WWII items from my Grandfather

[Gatorade]

Originally Posted by Snipersnest

The ribbon you showed with the three campaign stars appears to be the European Theater of Operations and the one on the right appears to be the WWII Victory Medal. Can't distinguish what the far left ribbon is.

Yes, those are correct. The coloring was a bit off because of whatever is on the ribbons but those two are correct. The other I can't make out colors to try to match up.

[Gatorade]

Originally Posted by Gatorade

Yes, those are correct. The coloring was a bit off because of whatever is on the ribbons but those two are correct. The other I can't make out colors to try to match up.

Update:

I just got off the phone with him and he confirmed the two above, he thought the third was good conduct medal but I checked the ribbon and it is not that. He also said he received combat infantry medal but that is a badge with no ribbon, so the third on the left is still a mystery. My mother is checking the list she compiled last year.

The one below is in the first picture and is the Netherlands War Cross. It was presented to him when his unit the 104th Timberwolves went back to France and the Netherlands to retrace their troop movements.

[GD2A]

Very cool history - glad you posted this up!

[RKP]

Keep us posted on what all your Mother comes up with on this.

[Snipersnest]

Gatorade, as an aside, if he was awarded the Combat Infantryman's Badge (CIB) he automatically is awarded the Bronze Star Medal. Anyone who served in the ETO and was awarded the CIB can apply for the medal if they haven't had it awarded yet. I found that out when researching my Dad's service. I would look into it, and have him apply if he's still alive, but the family can apply if he's passed on.