The Bronze Star

torpedobait · 09-16-10, 10:41 AM

Yes, thanks for sharing. My dad was awarded both the Bronze Star and Purple Heart for his service during the Philipines campaign. He was wounded in the ankle by a sniper just 3 days before the campaign was officially closed. Although I was only 3 years old when he came home, I do remember him showing us the scar on his right leg. I don't know if the Bronze Star had a V for Valor; all his official records were destroyed in the St. Louis fire. We got the above information from a copy of his Separation papers.

Thanks for bringing this up!

09-16-10, 10:41 AM	#3
torpedobait Ace of the Deep Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,073 Downloads: 397 Uploads: 0	Bronze Star Yes, thanks for sharing. My dad was awarded both the Bronze Star and Purple Heart for his service during the Philipines campaign. He was wounded in the ankle by a sniper just 3 days before the campaign was officially closed. Although I was only 3 years old when he came home, I do remember him showing us the scar on his right leg. I don't know if the Bronze Star had a V for Valor; all his official records were destroyed in the St. Louis fire. We got the above information from a copy of his Separation papers. Thanks for bringing this up! __________________ Run Silent, Run Deep, and Sink 'em All