My grandfather Miles J. Dealy was drafted into the U.S Army during WWII and fought in Europe, I have the following medals from his service:
European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 4 service stars- so he was in 4 of the following campaigns I believe they were the France,Rhineland and Ardennes or Central Europe campaigns but I'm not sure.
* Egypt-Libya: 11 Jun 42 - 12 Feb 43
* Algeria-French Morocco: 8-11 Nov 42
* Tunisia: 12 Nov 42 - 13 May 43
* Sicily: 14 May 43 - 17 Aug 43
* Naples-Foggia: 18 Aug 43 - 21 Jan 44
* Anzio: 22 Jan 44 - 24 May 44
* Rome-Arno: 22 Jan 44 - 9 Sep 44
* Normandy: 6 Jun 44 - 24 Jul 44
* Northern France: 25 Jul 44 - 14 Sep 44
* Southern France: 15 Aug 44 - 14 Sep 44
* Northern Apennines: 10 Sep 44 - 4 Apr 45
* Rhineland: 15 Sep 44 - 21 Mar 45
* Ardennes-Alsace: 16 Dec 44 - 25 Jan 45
* Central Europe: 22 Mar 45 - 11 May 45
* Po Valley: 5 Apr 45 - 8 May 45
Bronze Star "For Heroic or Meritorious Achievement of Service, not involving aerial flight, in connection with Operations Against an Opposing Armed Force."
Combat Infantry Badge is an award of the United States Army which is presented to those officers, warrant officers and enlisted soldiers, in the grade of Colonel and below, who participate in active ground combat while assigned as a member of an infantry or special forces unit, brigade or smaller size, during any period subsequent to December 6, 1941
Purple Heart - "For being wounded in action in any war or campaign." My mother told me he was shot twice.
Army Good Conduct Medal - It is awarded for exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity in active Federal military service. It is awarded on a selective basis to each soldier who distinguishes himself or herself from among his or her fellow soldiers by their exemplary conduct, efficiency, and fidelity throughout a specified period of continuous enlisted active Federal military service.
World War II Victory Medal -The decoration commemorates military service during the Second World War and is awarded to any member of the United States military, including members of the armed forces of the Government of the Philippine Islands, who served on active duty, or as a reservist, between December 7, 1941 and December 31, 1946.
Army of Occupation Medal To be awarded the Army of Occupation Medal, a service member was required to have performed at least thirty consecutive days of military duty within a designated geographical area of military occupation. The Army of Occupation Medal was presented with a campaign clasp, denoting either European or Asian service, depending on the region in which occupation service had been performed. He got it for
Germany (May 9, 1945 to May 5, 1955)
Weapon Qualification badges - ranking in least to greatest- marksman, sharpshooter, expert.
Rifle- Marksmen level
Carbine - Expert level
(Explains why I suck at garand but rock using the carbine
)
Last but not least
The Honorable Discharge Lapel Pin "Ruptured Duck" - The War Department adopted an honorable discharge emblem for wear on the uniform of all military personnel who are discharged or separated from the service under honorable conditions. The emblem will be worn as a badge of honor indicative of honest and faithful service while a member of the Armed Forces.
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