Posted on Aug 17, 2019
What does the bird emblem represent on this uniform?
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A friend of mine grandfather recently passed, he never liked to talk about his time in the military. So they know nothing about what he did or what his medals are for. He asked me if I could find out what all of his medals and everything were for. I’m only having trouble with this bird. He fought in/during WW2. Any and all information is greatly appreciated.
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SMSgt Lawrence McCarter
Not for retired, its only for service members that served in the combat theater in WWII My Dad, US Navy and also My father in law, US Army were both issued one for their WWII service.
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That's commonly referred to as the "Ruptured Duck" and was given to enlisted who honorably served their length of enlistment.
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Ruptured Duck emblem signifying the honorable discharge during WW II. In WW II, military personnel were not allowed to wear civilian clothing without permission. This gave returning GIs the permission to continue wearing their uniforms briefly when mustered out of the service. Not all honorably discharged individuals received this patch/badge for wear on the uniform. Some reserve officers and EMs still had military status afterward.
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"Ruputured Duck"...Honorably discharged from the Armed Services at the end of World War II and Traveling home from Overseas Theatre's..... Also, had a lapel pin to wear after you were out of uniform.
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The ‘bird’ is the ‘Rucker’s duck’.
It was ‘earned’ by WWII Soldiers who were ‘honorably’ discharged ir still on Active Duty. It was worn on the uniform until the SM had enough money to purchase civilian clothes. My Father was ‘issued’ one as he served during WWII and Korea.
It was ‘earned’ by WWII Soldiers who were ‘honorably’ discharged ir still on Active Duty. It was worn on the uniform until the SM had enough money to purchase civilian clothes. My Father was ‘issued’ one as he served during WWII and Korea.
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The bird, as most said is nicknamed the ruptured duck. According to my father a WW2 vet it was given as not just a discharged pin but as a Honorable Discharge pin and it was given to all services of WW2. The other ribbon is a Presidential Unit Citation (stressing the word Unit) and the oak cluster is for a second award for that unit.
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