Posted on Jul 9, 2016
WWII Army sleeve insignia: does anyone know what this insignia means?
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This photo is of my grandfather's uniform, from WWII era Army. My family is trying to figure out what this insignia means. Can anyone here on RP help? Thanks!
Military History
WWII World War Two
Uniforms
Posted 8 y ago
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http://veteranmedals.army.mil/awardg&d.nsf/374fbd6468877ab385256b6600590a90/40d4c51e99b7e87f85256b [login to see] !OpenDocument
U.S. Army Veteran Medal Description
b. Streamer: MIL-S-14650/5. Manual requisition in accordance with Chapter 9, AR 840-10.Background: a. The Meritorious Service Unit Plaque was established by War Department Circular No. 345, dated 23 August 1944. The circular provided that military personnel assigned or attached to an organization were entitled to wear the Meritorious Service Unit Insignia on the outside half of the right sleeve of the service coat and shirt, four inches above...
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Did a search, it denotes the soldier was in a distinguished unit.
not sure if that is accurate but this is where I got the information.
http://www.custermen.com/Reference/Uniforms/Insignia.html
not sure if that is accurate but this is where I got the information.
http://www.custermen.com/Reference/Uniforms/Insignia.html
US Uniforms and Insignia, DUI Distinguishing Unit Insignia Pins
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He wouldn't happen to be a West Point Grad, would he? That's also the wreath used in the Superintendent's Award for Achievement, but it could easily be based on the other awards already mentioned.
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