Can someone be a "twice awarded Combat Infantry Badge recipient" from different wars (Korea & VN)?

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Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 13 at 2017 10:27 PM

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Yes if they were in during the different conflicts.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 13 at 2017 10:31 PM

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Triple Combat Infantryman's Badge Recipients are honored on Fort Benning

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Response by SSG Roger Ayscue made Jan 13 at 2017 10:33 PM

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The short answer is yes, HOWEVER there are combinations of conflicts that you can not receive more than award of the CIB. Best example: I worked with a NCO that was in Vietnam, did Operation Power Pack (Dominican Republic) with the 82d in 1965, Grenada in 83 and Desert Storm. He was only allowed to wear the basic CIB, no Second Award was authorized.

Look at the ribbons the suspected fraud is wearing and see if the "Thank You For Playings" that he is wearing line up with the authorized time periods of the awards.

Response by MSgt George Cater made Jan 13 at 2017 10:50 PM

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Yes.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 13 at 2017 11:05 PM

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There were several infantrymen awarded the CIB three times including CSM Plumley of "We Were Soldiers Once and Young" fame. He was awarded them for WWII, Korea, and Vietnam. EdITED. CSM Plummet was awarded a second award in his official files, but there are pictures of him wearing a third award.

Response by CSM Charles Hayden made Jan 13 at 2017 11:21 PM

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I have seen a few CIBs with a star denoting a second award.

One of our CSMs had served in WW II and Korea. When Vietnam occurred, he also served there.

"CSM King" of couse had aged. That being said, when Arval discovered he was locked out of his 'room', he broke the window and crawled in. I had not been drinking with him!

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Jan 13 at 2017 11:40 PM

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Yes, as long as they meet the criteria for two different award periods. Korea and Vietnam would be legit. More than one star is tracked by the Infantry Museum. There are like five or six left. AR 600-8-22 page 97 of the 2015 regulation:

(e) Servicemembers from the other U.S. Armed Forces and foreign military (infantry and SF equivalents) assigned or attached as a member of a U.S. Army infantry or SF unit of brigade, regimental, or smaller size may be considered for award of the CIB. All basic requirements as listed above must be met. Retroactive awards under these criteria are not authorized for service prior to 18 September 2001.
c. The CIB is authorized for award for the following qualifying wars, conflicts, and operations (see para 8–6g on subsequent award of the CIB):
(1) World War II (7 December 1941 to 3 September 1945).
(2) Korean War (27 June 1950 to 27 July 1953).
(3) Republic of Vietnam Conflict (2 March 1961 to 28 March 1973) combined with qualifying service in Laos (19
April 1961 to 6 October 1962).
(4) Dominican Republic (28 April 1965 to 1 September 1966).
(5) Korea on the demilitarized zone (DMZ) (4 January 1969 to 31 March 1994).
(6) El Salvador (1 January 1981 to 1 February 1992).
(7) Grenada (23 October to 21 November 1983).
(8) Joint Security Area, Panmunjom, Korea (23 November 1984).
(9) Panama (20 December 1989 to 31 January 1990).
(10) SWA Conflict (17 January to 11 April 1991).
(11) Somalia (5 June 1993 to 31 March 1994).
(12) Afghanistan (OEF, 18 September 2001 to 31 December 2014; OFS, 1 January 2015 to a date to be determined). (13) Iraq (OIF, 19 March 2003 to 31 August 2010; OND, 1 September 2010 to 31 December 2011).
(14) OIR (15 June 2015 to a date to be determined).

Triple CIB (2 stars) : https://www.army.mil/article/90516/CIB_exhibit_unveiled_at_museum

Response by SPC James Harsh made Jan 13 at 2017 11:57 PM

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asked why one of my battles who served in OEF and OIF why it wasn't considered seperate and was told because they weren't, sure but idk might as well of been

Response by SSgt GG-15 RET Jim Lint made Jan 14 at 2017 12:00 AM

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I was in Military Intell.... we do not qualify for CIB.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 14 at 2017 12:32 AM

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You can get additional awards of the CIB, it's denoted with a Star added to the badge. I think the highest anyone has gotten is 3 CIB's.

Response by 1SG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 14 at 2017 1:26 AM

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http://www.tioh.hqda.pentagon.mil/Catalog/Heraldry.aspx?HeraldryId=15449&CategoryId=9361&grp=2&menu=Uniformed%20Services&ps=24&p=0

Combat Infantryman Badges

The purpose of this site is to provide information on United States Army heraldic entitlements; how they are displayed, and how and why it is worn.

Response by SGT Christopher Hayden made Jan 14 at 2017 2:30 AM

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Just remember, if you see anyone with a 3rd Award (a CIB with 2 stars) they're like 99.99999% a phony BSer. There is a very small, prestigious list of 3rd Awardees and they would all be well into their senior years now.

Response by 1stSgt Eugene Harless made Jan 14 at 2017 3:35 AM

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It's very confusing if you try to compare it to the USN and USMC's CAR (Combat Action Ribbon) The CIB is much more restrictive in that it is awarded to Infantrymen only and for eras of time. The way to simplify it ( and the years I'm listing are probably off) is if you saw combat as an Infantryman in any war zone from 1941-1945, 1950-1953 , 1961-1998 and 2001-Present you rate a CIB with a stars designating subsequent awards.
The USMC award a CAR to any MOS that is involved in Ground Combat ( Colonel and below) They also award it for different war zones. Hypothetically a Soldier who saw combat in Vietnam, Beruit, Grenada, Panama, Somalia, Desert Storm, Afhganistan and Iraq would have a CIB with a single star on it Whereas His Marine Counterpart would have 8 awards total.

Response by SGM Erik Marquez made Jan 14 at 2017 7:18 AM

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The CIB is authorized for award for the following qualifying wars, conflicts, and operations
There are 14 possible award periods, to include, eras, conflicts and individual operations, that are grouped into 4 qualifying events in four periods of time.
(1) World War II (7 December 1941 to 3 September 1945).
(2) Korean War (27 June 1950 to 27 July 1953).
(3) Republic of Vietnam Conflict. Service in the Republic of Vietnam Conflict (2 March 1961 to 28 March 1973) combined with qualifying service in Laos; Dominican Republic; Korea on the DMZ; El Salvador; Grenada; Joint Security Area, Panmunjom, Korea; Panama; SWA Conflict; and Somalia; regardless of whether a Soldier has served one or multiple tours in any or all of these areas. The Republic of Vietnam Conflict Era officially terminated on 10 March 1995.
(4) Global War on Terrorism (18 September 2001 to a date to be determined) (Afghanistan, OEF and OFS; Iraq, OIF and OND; OIR).

So Operation Urgent Fury, just Cause, Gothic Serpent all fell under the third qualifying time period..
The 4th qualifying time period Global War covers everything there after.

It would not be rare to see a second award, though it is getting so, I doubt there are many of us still serving.. I left service in Dec 2013

Response by SSgt GG-15 RET Jim Lint made Jan 14 at 2017 7:50 AM

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I retired in 1998 from active duty and from MI. This getting an answer, a good answer, in 12 hours is amazing and shows the power of RallyPoint. Thanks for everyone's help. There is someone solicity money for a vet memorial, and it is a new org....you can not be too careful.

Response by MAJ Alvin B. made Jan 14 at 2017 8:11 AM

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Yes. The Army tracks this very carefully. There are soldiers who earned the CIB at least three times (WWII, Korea, and Vietnam). The Infantry Museum at Fort Benning also maintains a list of those awarded multiple CIB. I would presume there are those who have eared multiple CIB in the current era as well (e.g. The Persian Gulf War, as well as the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan...).

Response by MSG Jay Jackson made Jan 14 at 2017 8:58 AM

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I think I read that there are 324 three time CIBs. Wow must have had to search far and wide to find a casket to bury these guys with balls that big!

Response by SFC Thomas Butler made Jan 14 at 2017 7:07 PM

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Really? I see 2nd Award CIB's on a daily basis.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 15 at 2017 12:59 AM

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Yes. You see the same thing with veterans coming back from Iraq and Afghanistan. Two different conflicts. The regulation is often misstated when someone from one of the theaters is in an event in the other theater would qualify them.

Example: Soldier received the CIB on tour in Iraq. Soldier was then in an event that qualified them for the award in Afghanistan. Soldier should be awarded the second CIB if in accordance with AR 600-8-22, Section 2, Para 8-6a.

AR 600-8-22, Section 2, Para 8-6b(5) gives the qualifications for after September 2001. The same AR and section, Para 8-6c(12) and Para 8-6c(13) show the two conflicts sighted separately. Likewise with Korea and Vietnam (Para 8-6c(2) & (3) respectively).

Any other question with this award can be referenced in Section 8-6 of the AR.

Response by CPT PatandPat Snyder made Jan 19 at 2017 5:38 PM

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Yup!

Response by PVT Raymond Lopez made Aug 29 at 2017 12:14 AM

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The whole issue of multiple awards of the combat infantry badge is so much smoke and mirrors that I defy anyone to come up with a rational explanation for it. For instance the Korean War is listed as 27 June 1950 to 27 July 1953. I hate to explain to you that I was there in 1968 and we were shooting it out with the Imu Gan almost every night and we had people in my platoon killed. My Combat Infantry Badge was awarded for Vietnam not for the Dominican Republic!!!

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 31 at 2017 11:17 AM

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General Miley has 2 awarded

Response by SA Kenneth Painter made Aug 31 at 2017 1:10 PM

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my father was twice awarded. ww2 and Korea

Response by SGM Erik Marquez made Aug 31 at 2017 8:43 PM

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YES

Response by CSM Charles Hayden made Sep 2 at 2017 11:08 PM

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A Marine friend was awarded a CIB for 82nd service at the Battle of the Bulge. He then went to the dark side - and visited the Chosen Reservoir and Vietnam. Upon his retirement at MCRDSD, he was gratified to enjoy a 'depot' parade! Semper Fi! I have know a few Chosen Marines during my life! A few of the names still surface when I dwell on the past!

Response by LtCol George Carlson made Sep 2 at 2017 11:30 PM

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After seeing all the responses, mine included, I have come to the realization that we have too many entities defining "periods" for too many purposes. There is one definition that is in Public Law that the IRS follows. There is a different definition for the NDSM. And, possible the Army has defined yet another set for CIB. Y'all in the Army, sort it out. I just have to live with the Public Law definition for my organization to qualify as a "war veterans'" organization.

Response by CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 3 at 2017 4:51 PM

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Of course he can. My old man did for both the Korean Ar & Vietnam.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 12 at 2017 7:52 PM

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Sgt ben keen there have been 324 recipients of the cib 3rd award which is tracked by the infantry museum

Response by MSG John Hundahl made Jan 24 at 2018 12:49 PM

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When I returned from RVN, assigned to BCT Committee Group, Ft Lewis. Our CSM had 3 stars. Infantryman in WWII, Korea and Vietnam.

Response by CW2 Jack Vining made Jan 24 at 2018 5:00 PM

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My late Father in Law had two stars- WW II & Korea. Served in Vietnam, too. My late Dad was also a WW II, Korea & Vietnam vet. Very proud of both of them.

Response by PO1 Scot Brown made Jan 25 at 2018 12:02 PM

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A fer instance would be Dominican Republic, then a tour in Vietnam, off to the Sandbox Part One, Afghanistan...a career could cover this and the CIB is not awarded for separate tours in the same theater correct?

Response by PO1 Scot Brown made Jan 25 at 2018 12:06 PM

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Are there any 4 time CIB recipients? Theoretically it seems possible..?

Response by SFC Steve Lucas made Jan 25 at 2018 1:06 PM

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Look at some older Ranger/SF guys. If they did Panama, Grenada, DS, and Somalia that’s 4

Response by LTC Harrell Clendenin made Jan 25 at 2018 1:07 PM

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Yes. Have seen three awards, LTC Pickett from WWII, Korea and VN. General Barsani 101st AbnDiv.not many and fewer today if any.

Response by CW3 Kevin Storm made Jan 25 at 2018 1:18 PM

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If I am not mistaken their are periods for the award, the Vietnam era ended after the Panama Invasion. SO if you were from that Era, and then went to Desert Storm, yes, which is why you would have a CIB with a star above it.

Response by LTC Anthony Broussard made Jan 25 at 2018 3:14 PM

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I served with two. SFC Craig, my PLt Sgt In 1977 and COL Shacknow, my BDE Commander in 1981

Response by PFC Sam Neelands made Jan 25 at 2018 3:58 PM

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Had a plt sgt who had a star he was in veitnam and iraq early on

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Jan 25 at 2018 6:37 PM

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Short Answer: Yes
Longer Answer: Well yeah, that's why they make the CIB with stars on it, for additional awards.

Response by SSgt Jack Gilbert made Jan 25 at 2018 6:51 PM

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SGM Basil Plumley (from “We Were Soldiers”) had three. WWII, Korea, Vietnam, along with a bunch of combat stars on his jump wings.

Response by CSM Henry Behr made Jan 25 at 2018 7:45 PM

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I got my first for Vietnam. Went to Grenada with 1/508, 1st Bde, 82nd Abn Div. Had to stand in formation and watch as they “gave” everyone that went that didn’t have one , a CIB. Said us Vietman vets didn’t get one cause we already had one. Went to SWA(Desert Shield/Storm) with 2/505, 82nd. They did the same thing to us vets! Tell me why it says in this article that I should have 3 stars and only have one ? Huh?

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 25 at 2018 8:07 PM

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Yes. Back in those warring states, it was more common than not that survivors of those hellacious conflicts were awarded a CIB per conflict. Today, not so much unless you fought in Just Cause, Desert Storm, the GWOT and/or an undisclosed location where you earned it.

Response by SSG Corey Griffing made Jan 25 at 2018 8:52 PM

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Also 2nd bn 505th PIR 82ND ABN DIV were awarded CIB for actions in Kosovo providence 1999. The award was issued in 2017.

Response by LTC Colleen Pekrul made Jan 25 at 2018 9:31 PM

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Yes

Response by SSG Ernest Bledsoe. made Jan 25 at 2018 10:06 PM

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Why yes thought everyone knew that

Response by MSG Jason Stratton made Jan 25 at 2018 11:51 PM

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Well I have two, One from Desert Storm, and one for OIF

Response by SGT Joseph Miller made Jan 26 at 2018 1:23 AM

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It's like they really don't wanna award the third award of the CIB ,I knew guys in SF, ranger units and even infantry that were eligible for it in the 80's but they wouldn't award it, they awarded two and said that's it but if you look at qualifying periods for el salvador, grenada, just cause, desert storm ,Somalia and some of these guys even served a tour in Vietnam. That's six different awards of it but for some reason the army said no, no more than two awards of it. I believe they are trying to make it like an unobtainable award except by a few like the MOH and soldiers who actually deserved it got screwed.

Response by SSG Cliff Karolak made Jan 26 at 2018 4:33 AM

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Yes

Response by SGT Ken Gaudet made Jan 26 at 2018 4:47 AM

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Yes

Response by SSG Dwight Fields made Jan 26 at 2018 11:02 AM

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Of course.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 26 at 2018 11:27 AM

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SM Randy Mefford, Panama, Desert Storm, OIF, 3 CIBs

Response by COL Jean (John) F. B. made Jan 26 at 2018 1:02 PM

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When I was a newly promoted Captain, assigned to Ft Benning for the Infantry Officers Advanced Course, I was assigned as the Escort Officer for LTG (Ret) Robert H. York, who was a good friend of my dad. He was at Ft Benning to attend the 200th Anniversary of the Infantry celebration. When I picked he and his wife up at the airport, I reported to him as LT Burleson (I had been promoted that morning). He looked at me and the rank I had on and said, "Don't you know what fu*king rank you are Captain"... I explained that I had been promoted that morning and we both laughed about it. He could not wait to tell my dad.

I got them to their DVQ went over the schedule with him, giving him my phone number should he need anything when I was not with them. I then left them to get settled, telling them I would pick them up for dinner in a couple of hours. When I returned, LTG York told me that he had been getting his uniform ready for the events of the next day and had forgotten to pack his CIB. He asked if I could go to Clothing Sales or the Infantry Bookstore to pick one up for him. He stated he needed one with two stars. Needless to say, I could not find one, as they had to be special-ordered. He wore one with one star for the events.

As I recall, he said the CIB with two stars were for Korea, Vietnam, and the Dominican Republic.

Response by SGT Ronald Craft made Jan 26 at 2018 1:35 PM

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I'm a memberof the VFW have 3 members with this WW2 Korea Vietnam to me real American heros

Response by SFC Larry Shook made Jan 26 at 2018 1:47 PM

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I had a SGM with a CIB with 2 stars. 82d Abn in WW 2, Ranger Rgt in Korea , Special Forces in Vietnam. He was one real bad ass!

Response by Lt Col Stephen Wood made Jan 26 at 2018 2:22 PM

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The qualifying eras for the CIB began in WWII; there are only four qualifying era's and therefore, the max anyone could have is four. Probably not possible because of the time periods required would mean at least 37 years of service (1945 through 2001). The eras are listed at this site:

https://www.hrc.army.mil/content/Combat%20Infantry%20Badge%20CIB

Combat%20Infantry%20Badge%20CIB

Response by SSG Edward Tilton made Jan 26 at 2018 3:32 PM

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I got two and they took them both back. Once as a Forward Observer with 1/27th Inf. 25th Inf Div. the other by 1st Inf Div at Dau Tieng. Both were cancelled because as an FO I did not have an Infantry MOS. Some Bean Counter also revoked the CIBs of 5th Special Forces Group

Response by SPC Larry Weigel Jr. made Jan 26 at 2018 3:52 PM

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Um, duh. Actually can earn 3; basic bar (1), bar with star (2), bar with star and oak cluster (3). Maybe able to earn more, not sure, but have seen one with 2 stars and oak cluster but not sure that's real.

Response by SPC Robert Temple made Jan 26 at 2018 4:53 PM

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I know a few veteran recipients of a second award no 3rd

Response by CW4 Harris Smith made Jan 26 at 2018 5:07 PM

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My senior drill sergeant, PSG Morales, wore a CIB with two stars; WWII, Korea & Vietnam. Yes I’m old but we were in awe of him back then. I still am

Response by LTC Stephen C. made Jan 26 at 2018 5:31 PM

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I know this is old, SSgt GG-15 RET Jim Lint, but I wanted to highlight this famous soldier's exploits. Colonel Ola Lee Mize (now deceased) was a recipient of the Medal of Honor and was awarded the CIB twice for actions in Korea and Vietnam. Read his bio. It's almost unbelievable, but it's all true! His CIB had one star, which denotes two awards.
I met COL Mize once in early 1972.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ola_L._Mize

Ola L. Mize - Wikipedia

Ola Lee Mize (August 28, 1931 – March 12, 2014) was a United States Army officer and a recipient of the Medal of Honor for his actions in the Korean War.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 26 at 2018 7:14 PM

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Yes different conflict hence the Stars

Response by CW3 Robert Haffly made Jan 26 at 2018 7:18 PM

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I had a 1SG while assigned to the 2nd Sqdn, 11th ACR, stationed in Bad Kissingen, FROG in 1976 name of Billy Moore. He wore a CIB with 2 stars on it. WWII, Korea and Vietnam I assume.

Response by MSG Thomas Carter made Jan 26 at 2018 7:36 PM

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Yes

Response by COL Charles Williams made Jan 26 at 2018 8:37 PM

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Yes ... best I a can tell SSgt GG-15 RET Jim Lint, as I believe the are different eras.

Subsequent awards of the CIB may be awarded provided the Soldier has met eligibility criteria in separate Qualifying Periods/Eras. For example, a second award with superimposed star on the wreath could be awarded for a Soldier who served in Somalia (3d Qualifying Era) and OEF (4th Qualifying Era).
https://www.army.mil/symbols/CombatBadges/infantry.html

1st Qualifying Era

World War II: 7 December 1941 – 3 September 1945

2nd Qualifying Era

Korean War: 27 June 1950 – 27 July 1953

3rd Qualifying Era

Republic of Vietnam Conflict: 2 March 1961 - 10 March 1975;
Laos: 19 April 1961 - 6 October 1962;
Dominican Republic: 28 April 1965 - 1 September 1966;
Korea on the DMZ: 4 January 1969 - 31 March 1994;
El Salvador: 1 January 1981 - 1 February 1992;
Grenada: 23 October - 21 November 1983;
Joint Security Area, Panmunjom, Korea: 23 November 1984;
Panama: 20 December 1989 - 31 January 1990;
Southwest Asia Conflict: 17 January - 11 April 1991;
Somalia: 5 June 1992 - 31 March 1994;

4th Qualifying Era

Afghanistan (Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Freedom's Sentinel): 5 December 2001 - TBD;
Iraq (Operation Iraqi Freedom/Operation New Dawn): 19 March 2003 - 31 December 2011;
Iraq/Syria (Operation Inherent Resolve): 15 June 2014 - TBD

Infantryman Badge

Soldiers wear a wide assortment of insignia, ribbons, medals,badges, tabs and patches. Yet, each device represents a Soldier's accomplishment or that of his or her unit and is a great source of pride and accomplishment, along with the flags, streamers, guidons, and three versions of the U.S. Army's song, 'The Army Goes Rolling Along.'

Response by SGT James R List made Jan 26 at 2018 8:37 PM

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Yes ive seen cibs with one stsr that means two awards csm plumley had a c ib with 2 stars

Response by Jerry Rivas made Jan 26 at 2018 8:43 PM

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My Dad fought in Africa, Scicily, Italy, France, Germany, Korea, and VietNam.....32 years as an Infantryman. I remember his CIB having stars on it.......My relatives ended up with all the photo albums and I dont have a single pic.....But I THINK dad got it 3 times.

Response by SSG Wilbur Beamer made Jan 26 at 2018 10:16 PM

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Yes

Response by CWO4 Ray Whiteaker made Jan 26 at 2018 11:10 PM

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Yes. My father in law had second award Korea and Vietnam. I met an old LtGen back in 1973 that had two stars on his CIB. WWII, Korea and Vietnam.

Response by SGT Dwane Ott made Jan 26 at 2018 11:33 PM

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Yes it been done

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 26 at 2018 11:35 PM

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There may be a few still serving worth one from Panama, Desert Storm, Somalia and either OEF or OIF. When I was stationed at Bragg in the 90s there were more than a few with Panama and Desert Storm.

Response by SPC Ted Palacios made Jan 27 at 2018 4:23 AM

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My dads dd214 had Korea, dominican republuc crisis, and vietnam. Plus the missle of october deal that the 82 Airborne was nearby cuba. He was also WWII as aircraft gunner so that don't count. Si before you jump in an old war Vet ask him first.

Response by SFC Thomas Stonebraker made Jan 27 at 2018 10:03 AM

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Yes, it can happen. I have known soldiers with a third award CIB. Second award gets a star above the wreath. Third get two stars.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 27 at 2018 10:11 AM

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My grandfather also had his CIB from WWII, Korea, and Vietnam!

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 27 at 2018 11:02 AM

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General milley has 2

Response by SGT Kevin Dooley made Jan 27 at 2018 11:34 AM

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What about desert storm and serving in Afghanistan. Earned mine in desert storm but didn’t serve in an infantry position in Afghanistan

Response by COL John M Heller made Jan 27 at 2018 11:43 AM

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Yes for each war or period of hostile action designated by DOD.

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 27 at 2018 12:51 PM

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I was always more fond of my EIB instead of my CIB. That one was much harder to get than just being shot at :)

Response by SGT Brandon Neal made Jan 27 at 2018 3:01 PM

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If it's for different wars in different theater then yes but the chances of you have a good chain of command and no blue falcons

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Jan 27 at 2018 4:32 PM

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If you think the guy is suspect do a FOIA request and get his 214

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 27 at 2018 5:00 PM

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Yes my former PSG had a CIB with a star , he was in desert storm and then Afghanistan and that's where he earned his star.

Response by MAJ Clarence Mathis made Jan 27 at 2018 7:41 PM

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I worked with a civilian in Macon, Ga reserve center who had 3rd CIB award. He passed away several years ago but was one of those who did have it. Mr. Harry Majors.

Response by LTC Charles Patchin made Jan 27 at 2018 8:10 PM

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We had a number of 3 times in the 173d in VN. For a short while, before it was corrected, men were authorized a CIB for Op Power Pack in 64 and then a second for VN. The revision used the WW II equation of one CIB for Europe no second for Pacific. There is a plaque, or was, at the InfantryMuseum that listed all recipients of triple CIBs.

Response by 1SG Gerald Christensen made Jan 27 at 2018 8:44 PM

2018-01-27T20:44:56-05:00

They used to have a CIB with a diamond star in the middle, for two campaigns. Don't know if they still award those.

Response by SGT Jim Teague made Jan 27 at 2018 10:00 PM

2018-01-27T22:00:33-05:00

Yes

Response by LCpl Jeff Barrett made Jan 27 at 2018 10:11 PM

2018-01-27T22:11:50-05:00

I had a neighbor who was awarded the CIB for WW 2 and Korea, branched medial after Korea and was awarded the CMB for Vietnam!

Response by LCpl Jesse Patterson made Jan 28 at 2018 1:05 AM

2018-01-28T01:05:18-05:00

Why do people pretend to be combat veterans when they are not? I don't understand why, what is the point? I am,.. and to tell you the truth I can't distance myself enough from that time of my life. I don't regret my service,.. idk,.. I just don't think there was anything that glorious about taking another life, or holding my friend while he was dying. Why are people so fascinated with this? There is nothing good in, or about war.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 28 at 2018 7:15 AM

2018-01-28T07:15:27-05:00

1st Qualifying Era
World War II: 7 December 1941 – 3 September 1945

2nd Qualifying Era
Korean War: 27 June 1950 – 27 July 1953

3rd Qualifying Era
Republic of Vietnam Conflict: 2 March 1961 - 10 March 1975;
Laos: 19 April 1961 - 6 October 1962;Dominican Republic: 28 April 1965 - 1 September 1966;
Korea on the DMZ: 4 January 1969 - 31 March 1994;
El Salvador: 1 January 1981 - 1 February 1992;
Grenada: 23 October - 21 November 1983;
Joint Security Area, Panmunjom, Korea: 23 November 1984;
Panama: 20 December 1989 - 31 January 1990;
Southwest Asia Conflict: 17 January - 11 April 1991;
Somalia: 5 June 1992 - 31 March 1994;

4th Qualifying Era
Afghanistan (Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Freedom's Sentinel): 5 December 2001 - TBD;
Iraq (Operation Iraqi Freedom/Operation New Dawn): 19 March 2003 - 31 December 2011;
Iraq/Syria (Operation Inherent Resolve): 15 June 2014 - TBD

Response by PO3 Walter Tyson made Jan 28 at 2018 12:40 PM

2018-01-28T12:40:06-05:00

Question: Was CIB awarded for combat troops in Grenada?

Response by SFC Kevin Mulberger made Jan 28 at 2018 12:45 PM

2018-01-28T12:45:03-05:00

when I got to 10th Mountain Division, I was friends was a MSG Infantry and in Panama, Somolia, and Afghanistan thus triple award.

Response by CPL Darrell Green made Jan 28 at 2018 1:52 PM

2018-01-28T13:52:16-05:00

The National Infantry Museum at Ft Benning lists 324 3 time recipients of the CIB.

Response by SSG Darrell Peters made Jan 28 at 2018 4:04 PM

2018-01-28T16:04:08-05:00

During Vietnam it was very common to see two awards. One for Korea and One for Vietnam. Rare but saw a few from World War II Korea and Vietnam. Depending on the Date of the Conflicts will determine the number of individual awards. Don't know if any were awarded For Desert Storm or Grenada?
It would be extremely Rare to find a fourth award for World War I, World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. It would be Possible but extememely Rare.
If someone was 16 or 18 in 1917 lets say, then in 1941 they would be in around 45 Let us not forget their were two theaters in world war II so a third award could be granted for both the Euopean and Pacific Theater. Then Korean War which ended in 1953 The U.S had Military Advisors in Vietnam in 1950 but the war started in 1955 and esclated in 1960's. So Statistically it would be possible though by 1967 the WWI Vet would be 68 years of Age. If they were a Colonel or General it would be possible to obtain the 4th award. Possible but Higly not Probable.

Response by SGM Robert Brashears made Jan 28 at 2018 6:18 PM

2018-01-28T18:18:08-05:00

A friend of mine who died last year, Charlie Green, had three awards of the CiB. WWII, Korea, and Vietnam. Charlie served with the 27th Regiment (Wolf Hounds) of the 25th Infantry Division is all three conflicts. He was inducted into the Indiana Military Veterans' Hall of Fame in 2015.

Response by PVT Nicholas Hernandez made Jan 28 at 2018 9:29 PM

2018-01-28T21:29:11-05:00

I've only met one with two stars, I think he said El Salvador Panama and Iraq he was to young for Vietnam

Response by Cpl David Collman made Jan 28 at 2018 11:45 PM

2018-01-28T23:45:44-05:00

Yes

Response by SFC Killo Serafin made Jan 29 at 2018 12:48 AM

2018-01-29T00:48:24-05:00

Sure !

Response by SPC William Flowers made Jan 29 at 2018 7:17 AM

2018-01-29T07:17:15-05:00

My stepfather served in WW2, KOREA, and Vieatnam so it is possible

Response by Cpl Thomas Woods made Jan 29 at 2018 4:01 PM

2018-01-29T16:01:09-05:00

Time munches on, and the more we engage in conflicts the "You never see anyone with 2 stars" mentality will fade. Remember, if it's not in writing, it doesn't exist;If it IS in writing, it DOES....That is all.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 29 at 2018 4:54 PM

2018-01-29T16:54:39-05:00

The CIB is only given by era. Anyone claiming they "knew a guy" who should have/did have four because he was in Grenada, Panama, Desert Storm, Somalia and the GWOT is wrong. It is not given for multiple tours or theaters in the same war. If that were the case, there would be guys running around now with 5,6 and 7 stars. (Iraq and Afghanistan) The CIB was first awarded for service in WW2, then retroactively approved for the WW1 vets. Since then, it is broken down solely by era, based on the length and intensity of the conflict. Longer, more drawn out, generally gets its own era. WW2, Korea, Vietnam (Iran, Grenada, Panama), Desert Storm (Somalia [Bosnia if anyone was issued one for that conflict]), and the GWOT. Even if some hard ass SF or ranger type served in every action from Vietnam forward, he'd only have 2 stars and a bunch of great stories to tell over beers.

Response by SPC Miguel Rosario Cruz made Jan 29 at 2018 7:04 PM

2018-01-29T19:04:45-05:00

THAT IS THE FIRST TIME I HEAR THAT

Response by SSgt GG-15 RET Jim Lint made Jan 29 at 2018 8:17 PM

2018-01-29T20:17:06-05:00

Part of the reason for not seeing 3 or 4 stars on a CIB....that means they are probably doing 20 or 30 years...and it would have to be still in the Infantry. That is a body that is getting old. Many people start out in INF and then re-up for a new MOS. But there are some studs who do decades in the infantry who probably deserve a heck of a pay raise.

Response by SFC Robert Wagner made Jan 29 at 2018 8:33 PM

2018-01-29T20:33:21-05:00

No. They get a star over the reif than an other star for the next country this is for combat only

Response by TSgt David Wittich made Jan 29 at 2018 11:41 PM

2018-01-29T23:41:37-05:00

OK, got a question (because I don't know the answer) - if a soldier is assigned multiple times to the same place, let's say 3 to Afghanistan and 3 more to Iraq, does he/she get 6? I was AF, so this is totally out of my league - just wondering how it all works.

Response by RDML Bob Frick made Jan 30 at 2018 7:29 AM

2018-01-30T07:29:05-05:00

Great discussion and my best salute and debt of gratitude for your bravery and service! Navy E-1 to O-7, submarines

Response by Cpl William Novak made Jan 30 at 2018 1:39 PM

2018-01-30T13:39:08-05:00

ONLY IN THE THE BIG A

Response by PO3 Justin Medley made Jan 30 at 2018 6:25 PM

2018-01-30T18:25:55-05:00

In the Marine Corps and Navy you can be awarded the combat action ribbon multiple times if you served in different conflicts or were in multiple stages of that particular war such as Afghanistan I was awarded twice for the same conflict because they were different phases of the war Operation New Dawn ect

Response by MAJ Peter Eldridge made Jan 30 at 2018 7:25 PM

2018-01-30T19:25:49-05:00

The second award is made for a different conflict. A star above the award indicates the number of times it is awarded. One star is a second award.

Response by SP6 Curtis Shepherd made Jan 30 at 2018 10:24 PM

2018-01-30T22:24:00-05:00

Yes they Can,

Response by SN Jay Perry made Jan 30 at 2018 11:10 PM

2018-01-30T23:10:00-05:00

I was aware that they could be awarded multiple times, of course my term of service was about when a lot of Vietnam vets were retiring. Knew a pair of gunners (gunners mate guns) who had the award from the army and had decided to change service and went USN to finish their 20. II honestly think mostly because if the ship is carrying the artillery then you don't have to sit on a hilltop someplace and defend it!)

Response by SSG Darrell Peters made Jan 31 at 2018 12:17 AM

2018-01-31T00:17:27-05:00

I have a question. Could two awards of the Combat Infantry Badge be made, If one was earned in Europe and one was earned in the Pacific? Two separate theaters of Operation and different chain of commands.
Also the same question applies if one was earned in Iraq and the other in Afghanistan? In example Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom.

Response by CPL Lou Karen made Jan 31 at 2018 5:02 PM

2018-01-31T17:02:50-05:00

YES

Response by SPC Timothy Simonton made Jan 31 at 2018 7:11 PM

2018-01-31T19:11:30-05:00

Spc herold bush. Ok, that makes more sense... I was there for that incident, but not directly involved.

Response by SGT Marvin Austin Sr. made Feb 1 at 2018 12:08 AM

2018-02-01T00:08:53-05:00

Yes A CIB with A star I believe I, have even seen A third award we had A Sgt. In Nam who served in wwII, Korea and Vietnam Scotty was in 101st in wwII Iam not sure but I believe he had two stars atop his rifle between the reef.

Response by SSG Garry Hendricks made Feb 1 at 2018 12:46 AM

2018-02-01T00:46:26-05:00

I have known several who wore the CIB with two stars. They served as infantry in WWII, Korea and Viet Nam. Never met anyone with three stars on the CIB.

Response by LTC Peter GrzywaczI made Feb 1 at 2018 7:21 AM

2018-02-01T07:21:26-05:00

Seeing a WW2, Korea, Vietnam infantryman with a CIB with two stars back in the 60s.

Contrary to what was said those without an infantry MOS in Vietnam serving as infantry were not generally awarded a CIB. An example would be those on a FO Team (forerunner of FIST) assigned to an infantry unit didn't get a CIB. They were infantryman unless they were calling in artillery but they didn't get a CIB.

However, under the regs at the time an officer from any branch could be awarded a CIB if they served in the capacity of an infantry officer. I remember reading about an MI officer being awarded a CIB in Vietnam.

There was talk of awarding a woman MP officer a CIB in Panama back in the 80s. She met the requirements but the issue was women were not authorized combat roles in those days. So if she was not authorized to be in combat how could she be awarded a CIB? She did meet the requirements.

Response by SSG Keith Amacher made Feb 3 at 2018 8:43 PM

2018-02-03T20:43:59-05:00

Ok check out this guy I server under at Ft Bragg CSM 7th SFG and Draby's Rangers and Son Tai Raid etc and man confirmed to have the most POW rescue operations. He was knows as "Pappy" and true to the name, he also was part of the inception of Delta.
Command Sgt. Maj. Galen C. Kittleson
1924-2006

The U.S. soldier who performed more prisoner-of-war raids
than any other in American history.

Response by SSG Keith Amacher made Feb 3 at 2018 8:58 PM

2018-02-03T20:58:01-05:00

Here is something to think about CSM Kittelson only had 1 CIB but checkout his profile... so I would agree with others as being suspect... He was Pappy to us and a great man, copy from military profile below:

He is believed to be the only American soldier to have participated in 4 POW liberation attempts, 2 during World War II, and 2 during the Vietnam War.

Response by LTC Gene Moser made Feb 3 at 2018 9:50 PM

2018-02-03T21:50:48-05:00

There are many infantry and armor soldiers awarded the CIB more than once.

Response by SPC Richard M. Padgett made Feb 12 at 2018 4:40 AM

2018-02-12T04:40:49-05:00

According the the regs, yes you can be awarded both in the same period providing you met the criteria for both badges. However, you can only wear one badge, not both.

Response by SGM Erik Marquez made Feb 12 at 2018 11:21 AM

2018-02-12T11:21:07-05:00

SSG Carlos Madden here ya go

Response by SFC Steve Renner made Feb 26 at 2018 4:39 PM

2018-02-26T16:39:35-05:00

that is what the stars on top of it are for

Response by MSG John Duchesneau made Mar 4 at 2018 11:24 PM

2018-03-04T23:24:21-05:00

Yes. The CIB can be awarded multiple times if its earned in different time periods. About 250 Soldiers earned a CIB in World War II, Korea AND Vietnam.

Response by CPT Jim Kotva made Mar 17 at 2018 6:49 PM

2018-03-17T18:49:16-04:00

For different wars yes for the same war no

Response by COL Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 17 at 2018 9:53 PM

2018-03-17T21:53:55-04:00

I’ve seen a few stars on CIBs. Guys that were in Panama and Desert Storm then went to Afghanistan or Iraq would have the star. I got my CIB as a PFC in Desert Storm but no star in Afghanistan asi was a UH-60 Pilot, ferrying SF guys around.

Response by SSG John Ross made Apr 1 at 2018 8:50 AM

2018-04-01T08:50:36-04:00

Those of us who served in Panama 89, received our CIB's. A lot of the same people went to the Gulf for Desert Storm but was not authorized a star since it fell under the same qualifying period. Those of us who were still serving after 9-11 and deployed earned our stars because it was a new qualifying period.

Response by SGT Bobby Wingate made Apr 16 at 2018 9:24 AM

2018-04-16T09:24:19-04:00

SGM Hugh Talley SF First Recipient Triple CIB (WW11*Korean War* Vietnam War). I have a number of Abn Brothers that served in Dominican Republic and earned there CIB. Then they went to Nam and were not awarded there Second CIB. A wrong that should be corrected. Two different areas of Operations. Should be awarded those who earned it.

Response by SGT Al Mount made Apr 25 at 2018 1:26 PM

2018-04-25T13:26:41-04:00

Most definitely, see Sgt. Reynolds excellent reply.
For those non-military folks, you must have carried an 11Bravo MOS
Mine was 11B4P, I'm proud to say. :-)

Response by Sgt John Mizell made Apr 27 at 2018 6:51 PM

2018-04-27T18:51:09-04:00

I was told it would delay me getting home, so told them to keep their medal, I sent given some later, after I was sent home from the hospital, I'm just to old to care now

Response by SSG Harry Outcalt made Aug 13 at 2018 5:47 PM

2018-08-13T17:47:50-04:00

Yes can be a 3 war recipient as that is based on war time dates , 1 war rifle with wreath, 2 war with one star, 3 war 2 star with wreath ,ww2,korea,Vietnam, war on terrorism , are the timelines qualified for CIB

Response by SSG Dwight Fields made Sep 12 at 2018 12:34 AM

2018-09-12T00:34:11-04:00

If you don't know the answer to that, why are you on this page?

Response by SFC Edwbl Edwbl made Sep 12 at 2018 10:41 AM

2018-09-12T10:41:07-04:00

Of course

Response by SSG Paul Newman made Sep 12 at 2018 11:53 AM

2018-09-12T11:53:03-04:00

They add a star atop the bags for a second award. I'm an old fart and enlisted in the guard before going in the the Army, back in '76. Our Sgt Maj. Had served in WWII, Korea, and Vietnam. He had a CIB with 2 stars signifying 3 wars. Old geezer had jumped into Normandy! He retired the year after I enlisted. Come to think of it, at 61, I,m now the age he was then. He could run PT with us, too. I couldn't do it. Bad ticker, high BP, and arthritis. I'm a mess.

Response by SSG Nathan Blair made Sep 12 at 2018 5:04 PM

2018-09-12T17:04:37-04:00

The only thing I have to say is when did Desert Storm become SWA conflict. It was and is a global war with many participating countries. Everything I have says GULF WAR. I guess they are trying to sweep us under the mat like Vietnam.

Response by SSG Shoyn Jones made Sep 13 at 2018 12:12 AM

2018-09-13T00:12:52-04:00

Yes

Response by PFC Darrell Mcphetridge made Sep 13 at 2018 2:15 PM

2018-09-13T14:15:25-04:00

You can be awarded as many as you qualify for. The time factor limits how many you can actually be awarded though. All 3 time awardees fought in WW II, Korea and Vietnam.

Response by COL Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 13 at 2018 2:15 PM

2018-09-13T14:15:41-04:00

I was fortunate to have breakfast with General Frederick Kroesen (U.S. Army, Retired) in May of 1997. On the lapel of his jacket, he had a CIB with two stars. First time I’d seen that. I didn’t have to ask - I knew it was for WWII, Korea & Vietnam.

17 years later, I presented the flag during Military Funeral Honors in Marengo, Iowa, to the surviving widow of Colonel Russell Jones, U.S. Army, Retired, who was a Veteran of WWII, Korea & 5 tours in Vietnam. Someone told me that he also had a CIB with two stars, but I’ve never confirmed that. What a career of service!

Response by CSM Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 13 at 2018 2:51 PM

2018-09-13T14:51:11-04:00

Yes

Response by Sgt David Gorham made Sep 13 at 2018 4:51 PM

2018-09-13T16:51:31-04:00

yes my dad had 3. WWII,KOREA and Vietnam

Response by SSG Carl Odie made Sep 13 at 2018 5:19 PM

2018-09-13T17:19:25-04:00

I am a second award CIB holder. My deployments include Panama, Somalia, and Iraq 2x. So yes someone can receive the award twice.

Response by SSG James Mills made Sep 13 at 2018 5:19 PM

2018-09-13T17:19:41-04:00

There are more than five or six left! I served with two in Iraq in in 2005 they had served in desert storm and panama also which means there are more than what you think

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 13 at 2018 9:43 PM

2018-09-13T21:43:46-04:00

30 combined years in all 3 components ( AD, NG, RES ) 1982-1992/1997-2017 not 11B for all of it.
Just Cause/Panama, Desert Storm, Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom. If 11B and in the right duty position with the right unit one could've had 4 awards. Then you factor in Grenada, bosnia/Croatia? In the past 35 years there could be a good number of possible multi awardees.

Response by SPC Osvaldo Ortega made Sep 14 at 2018 1:02 AM

2018-09-14T01:02:19-04:00

You just add a star... Is like combat jumps, a star for every combat jump...

Response by CPL Kevin Corbin made Sep 14 at 2018 2:43 PM

2018-09-14T14:43:10-04:00

Yes some have 3 Korea,Vietnam and WW2

Response by SSG Ralph Moran made Sep 14 at 2018 5:27 PM

2018-09-14T17:27:32-04:00

Yes, actually it is the only way it must be 2 different wars

Response by SFC J.c. Bailey made Sep 15 at 2018 7:38 AM

2018-09-15T07:38:37-04:00

I served 21 years as an infantryman starting in the early 1960s met more than a few who had 2 Stars , meaning WW2 Korea and Vietnam.

Response by CPT Toby Chaffin made Sep 15 at 2018 6:57 PM

2018-09-15T18:57:37-04:00

Absolutely. That is what the star on top of the CIB signifies. A CIB with two stars signifies WW II, Korea and Vietnam.

Response by SGT Keith Whitmire made Sep 16 at 2018 10:30 AM

2018-09-16T10:30:09-04:00

I saw several with a star when I was in. I went in right after Vietnam ended.

Response by 1SG Frank Walker made Sep 16 at 2018 1:53 PM

2018-09-16T13:53:28-04:00

Yes some even have a third award.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 16 at 2018 5:08 PM

2018-09-16T17:08:53-04:00

Yes

Response by PO2 Hauke Powers made Sep 16 at 2018 9:37 PM

2018-09-16T21:37:26-04:00

Had an uncle, CSM, United States Army, got it twice..Korea and Vietnam..may he rest in peace...

Response by SSG Cliff Karolak made Sep 17 at 2018 3:44 PM

2018-09-17T15:44:25-04:00

YES

Response by LTC Michael Keenan made Sep 26 at 2018 5:34 PM

2018-09-26T17:34:41-04:00

I met one of the few who had three CIB awards (patch was sewn onto his jungle fatigues) when I arrived at Long Binh in may '69. The gentleman was a SSG, infantry, and appeared to be old enough (mid to late 40s) to be my father. he said he had been in WWI, the Korean war, and was on his third tour in Vietnam. I wished him well and I hope he made it through.

Response by CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 23 at 2018 12:56 PM

2018-10-23T12:56:37-04:00

My Dad was twice CIB for WWII and Korea. I have his first one. He was hit in Korea and separated in CONUS so he never wore the second award.

Response by SSG Byron Howard Sr made Nov 7 at 2018 7:24 PM

2018-11-07T19:24:27-05:00

At my first company after AIT 2\12 Cav 1st Cav this was 1974 my 1st SGT had a wreath and two stars. WWII, Korea,and Vietnam.

Response by Jeanette Martz made Nov 23 at 2018 6:33 PM

2018-11-23T18:33:50-05:00

My husband (BOB H MARTZ sn 064837, SSN 171-224850, NOW DECEASED) serviced in Korea where he earned the CIB......he also served 2 tours in Vietnam where he served in combat. Is he eligible for additional CIBs?....if so, how do I get his record updated. Aloha, Jeanette Martz nok (spouse)

Response by CW4 Dana Ahl made Dec 8 at 2018 10:58 AM

2018-12-08T10:58:05-05:00

We had a CSM in Alaska in the early 70's that wore a CIB with 2 stars (WWII, Korea and Viet Nam

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 10 at 2018 5:53 PM

2018-12-10T17:53:32-05:00

I have the single star from desert storm and iraq.

Response by SP5 Evan Lawson made Jan 5 at 2019 6:03 AM

2019-01-05T06:03:34-05:00

Yes, Second award is a single STAR, third is two stars.

Response by SSG Robin Lawson made Jan 5 at 2019 8:44 PM

2019-01-05T20:44:48-05:00

Yes

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 6 at 2019 7:29 PM

2019-01-06T19:29:56-05:00

Yes, but not for the same conflict. For example, a star may be awarded if the soldier went to the gulf war, then to Iraq or Afghanistan during the war on terror. They may not however add a star for Iraq, and then Afghanistan.

Response by MSG Tony Hughes made Feb 16 at 2019 6:28 AM

2019-02-16T06:28:40-05:00

Yes providing they were in infantry MOS and serving as infantry. I have seen retired vets who had cib with 2 stars awarded ww2, korea n vietnam. In todays army we have people wearing cib 2nd award.

Response by SSG Nick Tramontano made Feb 17 at 2019 4:15 PM

2019-02-17T16:15:20-05:00

I knew a guy that got the first award from Korea and the 2nd award for Nam.

Response by SPC(P) Estus Hibbard made Feb 20 at 2019 12:36 PM

2019-02-20T12:36:14-05:00

According to the Army's website (army.mil) the National Infantry Museum has an exhibit listing the names of all 325 individuals who have officially been awarded a 3rd Combat Infantry Badge, so it's incredibly rare and should you encounter anyone claiming to have one and aren't rather elderly you should safely assume that they're not legit:

https://www-army-mil.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/http://www.army.mil/article-amp/90516/cib_exhibit_unveiled_at_museum?amp_js_v=a2&amp_gsa=1&usqp=mq331AQCCAE%3D#referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&amp_tf=From%20%251%24s&ampshare=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.army.mil%2Farticle%2F90516%2Fcib_exhibit_unveiled_at_museum

CIB exhibit unveiled at museum

Of the hundreds of thousands of Infantrymen who have fought in World War II, Korea and Vietnam, only 325 have been awarded the third award of the Combat Infantryman's Badge, known as the Triple CIB. On Oct. 23 their names were enshrined on a new display at the National Infantry Museum.According to the accompanying plaque alongside the exhibit, "The CIB Third Award is the most prestigious combat badge in the U.S. Army and one that is among the...

Response by SSG R Daily made Feb 21 at 2019 5:54 PM

2019-02-21T17:54:47-05:00

My father in law wore one from WW2 and had a 2nd award from Korea.

Response by SP5 Pat Hughes made Feb 21 at 2019 9:28 PM

2019-02-21T21:28:03-05:00

Absolutely when I was in Vietnam I would see a senior NCO or a older officer who served in Korea and Vietnam

Response by SFC Charles Temm made Feb 22 at 2019 4:50 PM

2019-02-22T16:50:48-05:00

remember seeing a couple of older NCOs wearing CIBs w/a star but that was 79-80 at the latest...they were MSGs or higher of course and to my 18 year old ass they seemed older than dirt then

Response by SP5 Rich Levesque made Feb 23 at 2019 10:30 AM

2019-02-23T10:30:03-05:00

My Daddy got one for WWII and second award for Korea. He spent time in Greece for the Greek rebellion and there was some question about that. But he got 2 for sure.

Response by MSG Tony Paniagua made Feb 23 at 2019 1:43 PM

2019-02-23T13:43:48-05:00

Those that have proven certification of been actively exposed to combat (overtly/covertly) like the conflict in El Salvador and Grenada should be recognized by their actions/exposure. Those who only were present or administratively assigned should not. The CIB is a unique award and only presented to those that truly deserved.

Response by LTC John Bush made Feb 24 at 2019 9:20 AM

2019-02-24T09:20:27-05:00

simple answer is yes. Very common in the Vietnam era for CIB wit star for Korea and Vietnam and I have been a few with two stars for WWII, Korea and Vietnam. Same is true today. Department of the Army sets the rules for what constitutes different wars Multiple tours in the same conflict do not count that is what campaign medals are for with battle stars.. Much respect for anyone that traded direct fire with the enemy in two or more different conflicts.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 25 at 2019 9:01 AM

2019-02-25T09:01:10-05:00

Yes you can be awarded multiple CIB's for separate wars ie; Vietnam, Desert Storm, Somalia, Iraq,

Response by SMSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 25 at 2019 6:57 PM

2019-02-25T18:57:35-05:00

Yes and some may have even caught the end of WW II and served in that as well as Korea and Vietnam like my father did. He caught the end of WW II while in the Navy and was among those for the planned invasion force of Japan when the war ended. Discharged at the end of the war he was a civilian for a few years before going back into the Marine Corps since they were taking people then while the Nave wasn't. He went on to serve another 26 years almost in the Corps before he retired in 1968 and did tours first in Korea and then later in Vietnam for which he received various campaign medals and awards for.

Response by SP5 Michael Cates made Feb 26 at 2019 2:31 AM

2019-02-26T02:31:21-05:00

Sure they were in different Wars! As I learned from my 1st Sgt. in Vietnam in '67-'68 TET! "Cates I can do whatever I want with your BUT THIS IS A WAR ZONE"! I learned that one day when I got orders to become a Medic even though I had been trained as a 76y30 Supply/small arms repairmen and I went to him and that is when he told me that! Well I had had a little bit of Public Speaking Training in Jr. College and I thought it is my life on the line right now I/we had just heard that the same thing had happened to a friend of ours a few weeks earlier and sadly he had a leg blown off and sent stateside! So I decided I would go to the 198th Brgd. Headquarters down on the Chu Lai next to the Chu Lai Airport! So I went down made an appointment with a Col. I think for the next day and I walked in and he said how can I help you Troop? I said my orders have been changed to a Medic with some Infantry Unit and I don't mind dieing sur but I wasn't trained to be a Medic! The Col. said I I will change your orders back! The secretary typed up my new orders putting me back in my old MOS and I took it back up to the 1/14th Artillary Btln. Hdqt's Btry. and as I was walking to the Comand Post I ran into the 1st. Sgt. and he said are you ready to leave Cates and I CANT TELL YOU WHAT HE SAID! Oh what the Hell! No I better not BUT HE WAS SO MAD WHEN I TOLD HIM THAT THE Col. at Brigade changed my orders back THAT I THOUGHT HE WAS JUST GOING TO EXPLODE RIGHT THERE ON THE SPOT!!! All good! Hey anyone going to that Celebration in WDC this coming July 4th! Souds Great to me! It is so exciting to have a Pres. that thinks of what we do RIGHT rather than OUR MISTAKES!!!! Sp/5 Cates

Response by CW3 Bob Herron made Feb 28 at 2019 7:19 AM

2019-02-28T07:19:27-05:00

Yes, you get a Star above the rifle and between the reef.

Response by SSG R Daily made Mar 15 at 2019 6:16 PM

2019-03-15T18:16:36-04:00

Sure...In the Marines we were awarded the Combat Action Ribbon and I never changed it out when I switched branches...Same with my Parachutist Wings

Response by 1SG Ernest Stull made Jun 6 at 2019 11:29 AM

2019-06-06T11:29:06-04:00

Yes you get to wear a star on your CIB.

Response by CW4 Dean Smith made Jun 11 at 2019 4:40 PM

2019-06-11T16:40:39-04:00

Yes, and it's the one with two stars.

Response by MAJ Peter Fraser made Jun 12 at 2019 10:06 PM

2019-06-12T22:06:52-04:00

My Senior Drill Instructor at Basic Training at Ft. Benning in 1965 was awarded a CIB with two stars for combat in WWII, Korea and in Vietnam.

Response by COL Thomas Fosnacht made Jun 13 at 2019 9:18 AM

2019-06-13T09:18:56-04:00

Of course. I served with CIB vets from WW2, Korea and Nam.

Response by SPC Barry Black made Jun 14 at 2019 1:11 PM

2019-06-14T13:11:05-04:00

If It was earned, it should be awarded.

Response by LTC John Bush made Jun 16 at 2019 6:00 PM

2019-06-16T18:00:14-04:00

the short answer is yes! WWII and Korea; Korea and Vietnam a few WWII, Korea, and Vietnam. Army policy governs but you can't get a second award for multiple deployments in the same war that is covered by battle stars and campaign ribbons.

Response by LTC Gene Moser made Jun 16 at 2019 9:47 PM

2019-06-16T21:47:06-04:00

Yes. There are/were quite a few who would qualify for WWII, Korea, Vietnam. Most of them have left us now. I have heard of nobody who received four. Just to set off a firestorm, I have never understood why artillery forward observers can't be awarded the CIB. Or, the CAB like the CMB.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 18 at 2019 10:36 PM

2019-06-18T22:36:58-04:00

Yes u can brother. I personally have a star. Second award. Desert storm and OIF/OEF. They are given for campaigns but also time frames.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 21 at 2019 3:16 PM

2019-06-21T15:16:28-04:00

There are still a few guys out there active with a few from Panama, Somalia, and the current wars.

Response by LTC Ken Connolly made Jun 22 at 2019 9:33 PM

2019-06-22T21:33:06-04:00

Yes. Not separate badges, but stars. My Drill Sergeant had 3 stars on his CIB. WWII, Korea, and Vietnam. He was a consummate NCO. He knew when to be harsh, fatherly, and sometimes a confidant. Periodically, he marched us to an opening the woods, order us to sit down and relax, and then take off his hat, and ask us to talk about what we are learning, what more we can learn, and what it is like in combat. At 56 and survived 3 major wars as a Grunt, I would say he know his craft.

Response by MAJ Hugh Blanchard made Jun 28 at 2019 4:24 PM

2019-06-28T16:24:54-04:00

Yes, see SGT Reynolds' excellent comment below.

Response by PO1 Dennis Herdina made Jul 6 at 2019 9:30 AM

2019-07-06T09:30:13-04:00

Based on a VERY limited knowledge of Awards and Decs...yes altho will be noted in indiv records pin or cluster to CIB is not normally worn. I SUSPECT it is (CIB) CARRIED FORWARD as part of uniform and part of wearers career regardless of CIB war was won in. Personnel supervisor USAF/R 1968 to 1974 SSgt.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 6 at 2019 1:40 PM

2019-07-06T13:40:06-04:00

Yes, and Army Regs allow for stars above the CIB for each award. In our times you could be awarded the CIB for each of the following periods:

Second and third awards of the CIB are indicated by superimposing 1 and 2 stars respectively, centered at the top of the badge between the points of the oak wreath. To date, a separate award of the CIB has been authorized for qualified Soldiers in the following qualifying periods:

(1) World War II (7 December 1941 to 3 September 1945).
(2) The Korean Conflict (27 June 1950 to 27 July 1953).
(3) The Republic of Vietnam Conflict. Service in the Republic of Vietnam conflict (2 March 1961 to 28 March 1973) combined with qualifying service in Laos; Dominican Republic; Korea on the DMZ; El Salvador; Grenada; Joint Security Area, Panmunjom, Korea; Panama; Southwest Asia Conflict; and Somalia, regardless of whether a Soldier has served one or multiple tours in any or all of these areas. The Republic of Vietnam Conflict Era officially terminated on 10 March 1995.
(4) War on Terrorism (Afghanistan, Operation ENDURING FREEDOM) and (Iraq, Operation IRAQI FREEDOM).

NOTE: Subsequent awards of the CIB is not authorized for the same qualifying period, as outlined above.

Response by SFC Richard Baerlocher made Jul 6 at 2019 5:34 PM

2019-07-06T17:34:15-04:00

Wouldn't more than one award be the EIB?

Response by SPC Chris Ison made Jul 12 at 2019 8:41 PM

2019-07-12T20:41:32-04:00

YES! That is exactly how it happens.

THE CIB is awarded for ONE "war" at a time.

It is possible to currently have three CIB's i think; one for DS/DS one for Somalia, and one for GWOT.

Response by COL Frank Siltman made Aug 12 at 2019 7:00 PM

2019-08-12T19:00:31-04:00

Our Garrison Commander has a 2nd Award. He was a young 2LT in Desert Storm and got it again In OIF.

Response by LTC Joseph George made Aug 13 at 2019 2:26 PM

2019-08-13T14:26:59-04:00

Yes

Response by PFC Alan Loeffler made Aug 13 at 2019 8:03 PM

2019-08-13T20:03:09-04:00

When I was in basic training There was a sargeant E-8 with the CIB and 2 stars. We definitely listened to him. Only time I have ever seen the 3rd award.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 13 at 2019 9:17 PM

2019-08-13T21:17:15-04:00

Yeah, it would have a star. Third award would be two stars. You cannot receive it for the same conflict/war though. For example, you could not receive it for Afghanistan and then a second award for Iraq.

Response by SFC David Szucs made Aug 13 at 2019 11:21 PM

2019-08-13T23:21:17-04:00

yes

Response by Cpl Thomas Woods made Aug 14 at 2019 12:28 AM

2019-08-14T00:28:36-04:00

Like the Naval Combat Action Ribbon, awarded for periods, not campaigns. Generally, posers can be outed in less than 5 minutes between their ribbons & stories...

Response by CPL Tommy Blackwell made Aug 14 at 2019 12:40 PM

2019-08-14T12:40:35-04:00

Yes. As an Army JROTC cadet in the late 70s I had a retired SFC instructor who had been awarded it 3 times, one each for WW2, Korea, & Vietnam. He was a crusty old so-and-so, but a total professional and the most knowledgeable rifle marksmanship instructor I've ever met. He called it a "perfect attendance award". RIP SFC Grubbs.

Response by CW3 Larry Swails made Aug 14 at 2019 8:29 PM

2019-08-14T20:29:11-04:00

The most I ever saw was two; however, I believe that three could have been earned.

Response by MAJ Milan George made Aug 15 at 2019 8:15 AM

2019-08-15T08:15:59-04:00

I know I’m late to the show but lots of my peers received one each for Grenada, Panama, Gulf War, OIF, OEF. That in itself generated a few that had 3 and a lot that had 2.

Response by SFC Don Tyson made Aug 15 at 2019 5:12 PM

2019-08-15T17:12:25-04:00

We have a guy in my community who served In WWII, Korea, and Vietnam. He is 97 years old and still drives his car...

Response by Lt Col George Roll made Aug 15 at 2019 9:55 PM

2019-08-15T21:55:55-04:00

Yes a star on top = 2nd and. 2 stars =3rd.

Response by MAJ Bruce Carriker made Aug 15 at 2019 10:42 PM

2019-08-15T22:42:23-04:00

Yes.

Response by CW4 Craig Urban made Aug 16 at 2019 10:28 AM

2019-08-16T10:28:43-04:00

Do you not think once is enough

Response by MAJ Randy Weaver made Aug 16 at 2019 10:33 AM

2019-08-16T10:33:14-04:00

There are four qualifying eras for award of the CIB, but, according to AR 600-8-22, but only three (CIB with two stars) can be awarded.

Back in the 80s and early 90s, there were a number of deployments that were placed in the "Low Intensity Combat" category. While many involved what most of us consider combat, i.e., getting shot at and returning fire, there were some for which combat patches and CIBs were not awarded. As I used to tell some of my students, "We may call it 'low intensity', but when you're getting shot at, it's pretty damned intense!"

Response by PO2 Steve Wikert made Sep 8 at 2019 4:10 PM

2019-09-08T16:10:43-04:00

If a person enlisted when they were 17 right at the end of WWII in 1945 and stayed in the service for 40 years (got out when they were 57 years old) which is not unheard of and then served in Korea, and then in Vietnam, and then went to the Grenada Invasion in 1983 and retired 2 years later couldn't they have received 4 of these Combat Infantry Badges? Unlikely I know, but still possible?

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 30 at 2019 12:53 PM

2019-10-30T12:53:49-04:00

MG Warren D Hodges, Adjutant General for Maryland from 1980-1987, was awarded the CIB for WWII, Korean & Vietnam, so yes

Response by SSgt James Bacon made Feb 7 at 2020 4:33 PM

2020-02-07T16:33:32-05:00

Yes. CSM PLUMBLY of WE WERE SOLDIERS ONCE, AND YOUNG, had WW2, KOREA, VIETNAM experiences.
His CIB HAD 2 stars denoting 3 awards

Response by PFC Kenneth Anderson made Feb 15 at 2020 1:14 PM

2020-02-15T13:14:35-05:00

Yes! If they were an Infantryman!

Response by SGT David Davison made Feb 16 at 2020 11:14 PM

2020-02-16T23:14:06-05:00

Yes

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 18 at 2020 10:10 PM

2020-02-18T22:10:31-05:00

That award has been given out allot.

Response by Cpl Ed Hines made Feb 20 at 2020 11:04 AM

2020-02-20T11:04:26-05:00

I know/knew a few that had the Marine Corps/Navy equivalent with 2 stars (equaling three different awardings).

Response by SFC Joseph Remacle made Feb 22 at 2020 9:45 AM

2020-02-22T09:45:09-05:00

Slightly different but want to add the story of a hero of mine. George Nestor, USAF Retired MSG, was drafted into the army at the beginning of the Korean War. He served as a medic and was awarded the Combat Medic Badge(CMB), then, still during the Korean War, he volunteered to become an Infantryman( due to the number of Conscientious Objectors the medic MOS was adequately filled.). He was awarded the CIB for his service also. He then left the Army and returned to civilian life. After a couple years he decided to enlist in the Air Force. He subsequently served two

Response by CPT William Jones made Feb 23 at 2020 1:38 PM

2020-02-23T13:38:50-05:00

The CIB can be awarded several times. The hardest part must be in a 11b or 18 mos and engage armed combat. As service members get more rank they get into positions not eligible for the award for example in ww2,Korea in infantry units then in RVN era and not carrying the proper mos or working above brigade level.

Response by SSG Kenneth Ponder made Mar 4 at 2020 12:42 PM

2020-03-04T12:42:01-05:00

Yes, read the damn reg!

Response by SGM Jeff Bullard made Jul 22 at 2020 6:12 PM

2020-07-22T18:12:21-04:00

Yes, as long as they were two different conflicts ( WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Panama, Desert Storm, OEF, OIF).

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 26 at 2020 8:22 PM

2020-07-26T20:22:25-04:00

ever wonder what that start meant?

Response by CPT William Jones made Oct 8 at 2020 12:30 AM

2020-10-08T00:30:11-04:00

I think it is possible to get three if you get liked up right. It has to be different wars but that is published an old easy one would be served late in WW ll , korea, and early RVN. Three different wars three awards if mos and unit line

Response by 1SG Ernest Stull made Oct 27 at 2020 2:39 PM

2020-10-27T14:39:25-04:00

Yes you are awarded a star to wear on your CIN.

Response by 1SG Randy Book made Nov 2 at 2020 8:30 PM

2020-11-02T20:30:23-05:00

I earned my CIB in Vietnam 1979. Was assigned to USARSO NCO Academy as operations SGT/Deputy Cmdt during Operation Just Cause. Worked as 11B, all on CIB wearers were awarded their CIB, CSM, another senior VN era CIB guy and myself all received "Certificate of Participation". Where's my star?

Response by SGT Randall Smith made Feb 18 at 2021 2:43 PM

2021-02-18T14:43:46-05:00

My dad earned his first CIB in WWII in Germany. He was called back in for Korea and was awarded his second CIB. He as in VietNam but not combat 1958 as advisor . My brother got his CIB as Special Forces in Nam. Dad had two Purple Hearts and Rod had none. I had a Heart but was told I did not qualify for the CIB since I was not 11B but 31M Radio Carrier.

Response by SPC Dennis Kregel made Mar 24 at 2021 1:45 AM

2021-03-24T01:45:44-04:00

Yes they can also earn a 3rd award.

Response by MAJ Jim Woods made May 2 at 2021 9:11 PM

2021-05-02T21:11:24-04:00

I know several people who have been awarded 1& 2 Stars on their CIB's! I had a 1st Sgt in VN who had 2 stars on his!

Response by SPC Will Thorson made Sep 21 at 2021 3:33 PM

2021-09-21T15:33:46-04:00

I knew a Sgt mjr who had 3 stars. Lots of them during the Vietnam war. Considering WW2 ended 20 years earlier and Korea was only 12 years since it ended. Each distinct war is considered a cib award. Afghanistan and Iraq is one because it is part of the war on terror. In WW2, you had one cib if you served in Europe and the Pacific.

Response by MSG Bob Weaver made Sep 19 at 2023 3:29 PM

2023-09-19T15:29:55-04:00

Personally had the opportunity to attend the festivities in Grenada, Somalia and Panama, CIB, no stars.