Understanding my 96 year old father's US Army discharge papers
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The bronze stars to the European–African–Middle Eastern Campaign Medal indicates service in four of the designated campaigns. Since one of them is "Southern France", he is a candidate for the Légion d’honneur - to submit an application you can contact your nearest french consulate. More information is found here:
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Sicilian, Naples-Foggia, Southern France, Rhineland GO105 WD45
The first part are combat zones your father served in. They all have specific areas and times defined in GO105 WD45.
"GO105 WD45" is General Order 105 issued by the War Department in 1945. It can be found on page 293 of this war department document. It adds to the "list of battles and campaigns of the United States Army".
This was later superseded by GO24 WD47 which is much easier to read and has maps.
American Defense Service Medal
You have two ribbons for that.
American Theater Campaign Medal
You have a ribbon.
EAME Campaign Medal
You have two ribbons for that. The 4 Bronze Stars indicate he served in four battles. The Bronze Arrowhead is for participating in an assault landing.
I believe the arrowhead goes on the wearer's right of other devices, so they should be displayed ^ * * * *.
Good Conduct Medal (US Army)
You have 3 ribbons and 2 medals.
Victory Ribbon
I don't see a WWII Victory Ribbon in your display.
1 Service Strip[e]
Each indicates three years of service. I don't see one in your display.
5 Overseas Service Bars
Each indicates six months overseas. You're displaying six.
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