The only medals my dad got in a timely fashion were his to Purple Hearts. The rest, my mom researched and went through our US Rep to get them in the 1990s. He didn't much care by then, but I keep them proudly displayed, including the one profiled here.
My Dad was on the USS BIRMINGHAM in WW2. He was severely wounded when the USS PRINCTON blew up next to them. He was back on ship at Iwo Jima and was wounded again at Okinawa by a komakazee. He was supposed to get a purple heart for the 1st and a gold star for his second wounding. He never recieved any and when he asked they said his record was destroyed in a fire. He was to recieve this also. This sickens me!!
Have question regarding my Granddad. He was with the ordinance corps and served in Hawaii from 44-45. Though he never saw combat and instead was in charge of processing tires to the front. With that said would he have been eligible for this medal?
Sir.” Brad “ here.,Retired US Army Veteran/25 years Military Police.. Just an “ Old Soldier”..or at least getting to be one..( born 1962) ..first I’d like to “ Salute” your Grandfather..and all those other Veterans of “ The Greatest Generation “ ..ie “ All gave Some..Some gave All” ..there a lot to think about there..In his position of “ Support” back in Hawaii..was as vital to the War Effort..as any “ Front Line “ Soldier..The Ultimate Victory would never had been possible without Soldiers..Sailors AirMen..Marines..Coast Guardsmen..Merchant Marines..etc..and all Persons in every job had a role in that Victory..( A Industrial Injury suffered by a “ Support” Soldier might not merit a ‘ Purple Heart” but it should still be considered a Great Sacrifice by that individual..and no Servicemen should feel their “ Service” was any less as important as others..who might have been Stationed closer to the Battle area’s ( note “ Needs of the Army” etc dictate a Soldiers place of Assignment ..It took a “ Total Effort “ of all Military Members..and I hope / Think I speak for all Americans when we hope to never forget the Sacrifices made by your Grandfather’s Generation.. Gods Speed tonHim..and all his Comrades .. Staff Sergeant Bradley J Townsell United States Army Military Police Corps/ Regiment ( Retired) Life Member VFW Post 1530 - LaCross - Wisconsin ( And Damm Proud of it !)
Here's an unusual story, I live in Australia and I think it was the early 70's, I was waiting to cross a road in Sydney when a US Marine asked me for directions. I had only just started collecting medals and as we were talking I looked at his ribbon bar and noticed he had this ribbon. So I excused myself and asked him about it, he replied that his mother was pregnant when she was interned by the Japanese and that he was born in the camp. He later made enquiries and found out that he was eligible for the medal.
This China War Memorial Medal, also known as the Medal in Commemoration of Victory in the Resistance Against Aggression (Chinese: 抗戰勝利勳章) was authorized after the Second Sino-Japanese War (World War II) by the Republic of China government for servicemen who assisted the Chinese Government fighting against the Japanese during the war. Members of the Fourteenth Air Force, the Flying Tigers, were eligible to be awarded this medal. The medal was created in 1944 and first distributed in 1946 to those who met the requirements from the Chinese Nationalist Government. Lt. General Claire Lee Chennault and Anna Chennault were a few who had received this medal. Those eligible to get the China War Memorial Medal were those who served in Mainland China, Burma, Vietnam and Thailand for 30 days from the time period of December 7, 1941 - September 2, 1945
@@veteransmedalsworkshop-moa4376 wow, thank you for the details! Could you tell me how many were issued? I have one numbered in the 1200's. I see later examples numbered in the 8000s that have a different, last Chinese character.
I wonder if my dad ever got his.. He served 3 1/2 years in the Pacific under MacArthur. If not.I wonder if we can get it for him.
this answered alot of question about my grampas service thanks great job
Thank you, my grandfather did not receive his, I am just learning about this and I appreciate you sharing information
I am glad that you found this information useful.
The only medals my dad got in a timely fashion were his to Purple Hearts. The rest, my mom researched and went through our US Rep to get them in the 1990s. He didn't much care by then, but I keep them proudly displayed, including the one profiled here.
Good stuff Sir.
Glad you liked it!
I found a Asiatic Pacific campaign metal along with several others in a pawn shop the other day
Cool?
Very interesting thanks Colonel
Glad you enjoyed it
I have one of that kind medal asiatic pacific campaign medal,. the owner this medal is late calinawan from anao-aon surigao del Norte, Philippines...
The Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal USA 1941-194
We have also that sir
My Dad was on the USS BIRMINGHAM in WW2. He was severely wounded when the USS PRINCTON blew up next to them. He was back on ship at Iwo Jima and was wounded again at Okinawa by a komakazee. He was supposed to get a purple heart for the 1st and a gold star for his second wounding. He never recieved any and when he asked they said his record was destroyed in a fire. He was to recieve this also. This sickens me!!
Hope you guys stay around
thanks, so do we.
Have question regarding my Granddad. He was with the ordinance corps and served in Hawaii from 44-45. Though he never saw combat and instead was in charge of processing tires to the front. With that said would he have been eligible for this medal?
Yes. Hawaii was considered an eligible area under the generic 'Ground Combat' campaign.
Yes, he is qualified with one campaign star.
Thank you all 👍🏼
Sir.” Brad “ here.,Retired US Army Veteran/25 years Military Police.. Just an “ Old Soldier”..or at least getting to be one..( born 1962) ..first I’d like to “ Salute” your Grandfather..and all those other Veterans of “ The Greatest Generation “ ..ie “ All gave Some..Some gave All” ..there a lot to think about there..In his position of “ Support” back in Hawaii..was as vital to the War Effort..as any “ Front Line “ Soldier..The Ultimate Victory would never had been possible without Soldiers..Sailors AirMen..Marines..Coast Guardsmen..Merchant Marines..etc..and all Persons in every job had a role in that Victory..( A Industrial Injury suffered by a “ Support” Soldier might not merit a ‘ Purple Heart” but it should still be considered a Great Sacrifice by that individual..and no Servicemen should feel their “ Service” was any less as important as others..who might have been Stationed closer to the Battle area’s ( note “ Needs of the Army” etc dictate a Soldiers place of Assignment ..It took a “ Total Effort “ of all Military Members..and I hope / Think I speak for all Americans when we hope to never forget the Sacrifices made by your Grandfather’s Generation.. Gods Speed tonHim..and all his Comrades ..
Staff Sergeant Bradley J Townsell
United States Army
Military Police Corps/ Regiment
( Retired) Life Member VFW
Post 1530 - LaCross - Wisconsin
( And Damm Proud of it !)
How much of Asiatic pacific campieng
Yes i have one here will you buy this mine here
Meron po ako nyan napulot asiaticpacific campaign
May napulot po ako niyaun sa kalakal..
Here's an unusual story, I live in Australia and I think it was the early 70's, I was waiting to cross a road in Sydney when a US Marine asked me for directions. I had only just started collecting medals and as we were talking I looked at his ribbon bar and noticed he had this ribbon. So I excused myself and asked him about it, he replied that his mother was pregnant when she was interned by the Japanese and that he was born in the camp. He later made enquiries and found out that he was eligible for the medal.
that is an unusual story, new to me. marines are VERY strict on awards.
Stolen valor! Only those serving in the military are authorized, not spouses and chillden.
I have one like that
I see one of the Air Force displays has a China War Memorial Medal. Col. Foster, could you tell us more about that medal please?
This China War Memorial Medal, also known as the Medal in Commemoration of Victory in the Resistance Against Aggression (Chinese: 抗戰勝利勳章) was authorized after the Second Sino-Japanese War (World War II) by the Republic of China government for servicemen who assisted the Chinese Government fighting against the Japanese during the war. Members of the Fourteenth Air Force, the Flying Tigers, were eligible to be awarded this medal. The medal was created in 1944 and first distributed in 1946 to those who met the requirements from the Chinese Nationalist Government. Lt. General Claire Lee Chennault and Anna Chennault were a few who had received this medal.
Those eligible to get the China War Memorial Medal were those who served in Mainland China, Burma, Vietnam and Thailand for 30 days from the time period of December 7, 1941 - September 2, 1945
@@veteransmedalsworkshop-moa4376 wow, thank you for the details! Could you tell me how many were issued? I have one numbered in the 1200's. I see later examples numbered in the 8000s that have a different, last Chinese character.
@@Pluvo2for1 not sure about numbers..yours must be an early issue
My Grandfather served in WW2 how can I go about getting information?
I will get you a detailed answer soon.
@@veteransmedalsworkshop-moa4376 thank you I would greatly appreciate it
I have one of that medal.. you have idea how much the price
under 20 dollars
Year 1941 from philippines
Meron po ako nyan
❤I have a medal us navy