I have been on this site for a long time, and know that there are several of you are very learned in military history. I have an urgent request for direction in research in a quick fashion. My father, a veteran of WWII, was wounded in the Philipines and recovered in Okinawa. When he returned home he did not have 3 of his awards, one was the Asiatic Pacific Ribbon, another was the Bronze Star. I had not known how important this was to him, until he asked for my help in getting this from the Army. I went to his local congressman, Bill Thomas, in Bakersfield,CA. and his office called last week that it looks like the medals will be in, in time for Thanksgiving. With all of the family in town, we want to surprise him with the presentation of these awards by a dignitary. Now here are my questions for your direction: As I am preparing a ceremony to honor him, I wanted to put on a slide show presentation of the events that he went through, to try to educate the younger generation as to the sacrifices made. I also want to have more information on his particular unit, and where/when they were. His military information is: 10th Army; 7th Division; 32 Infantry; "I" Company; 3rd Batallion; and 2nd Squad. At this late date, I won't be able to mail for information. [I had already done that and he has that. I didn't see it, but he said it wasn't much.] But I would like to know where I can go on the internet or books to buy that would help. I know the Civil War is the specialty on this site, but I felt this was an emergency, and I needed help "quick"! p.s. Is the bronze star for valor? and how can I find out what he did to earn it, he is a very modest man. Thank you very much! JoAnne Cole