Gold Star Mother Remembers Son, Works to Honor Veterans By Samantha L. Quigley American Forces Press Service MOUNT LAUREL, N.J., July 13, 2006 - Time hasn't completely healed Betty Jean Pulliam's wounds, and talking about her son can still bring a tear to her eye. New Jersey State Police troopers escort Betty Jean Pulliam of Wichita, Kan., to the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans' Memorial July 9. The American Gold Star Mothers Inc., held a ceremony there to honor all children lost in service to the United States. Photo by Samantha L. Quigley (Click photo for screen-resolution image);high-resolution image available. Marine Lance Cpl. Dale Alan Pulliam was 21 years, two months and one day old when he was killed in Vietnam on Mother's Day 1967. He was a mortar man with C Company, 1st Battalion, 9th Marines. The unit had another, more grim label as well. "Ho Chi Minh told them that he was going to kill them all, so just consider themselves dead walking, so they called themselves the 'Walking Dead,'" Pulliam, the new national president of the American Gold Star Mothers Inc., said. "That was the story told to me." The then-Vietnam president had indeed labeled the unit "Di bo Chet," the Walking Dead, for its actions in a valley near the Song Nu Yi River in 1966. Thirty-nine years since her son's death, Pulliam still barely gets herself through Mother's Days. Her membership in the American Gold Star Mothers, however, has provided her some comfort, she said. Founded in June 1928, American Gold Star Mothers Inc., is an organization of mothers who have lost a son or daughter in the service of the United States. "It never gets easy," she said. "It has helped me tremendously to be with other (Gold Star) mothers who have had the same loss I did." Born and raised in Wichita, Kan., Dale enjoyed hunting and fishing and played high school football and basketball before graduating in 1964. From there it was on to junior college, where he completed a semester before deciding to join the Marine Corps. "He was mighty proud to be a Marine," his mother said. "He was just an all-around good kid." After boot camp at Camp Pendleton, Calif., he was sent to Vietnam, where he was wounded just two months before his death in Da Nang. In addition to his parents, Dale left a brother, two sisters and their families. It was one of those family members, Pulliam's then-4-year-old grandson, who gave her some peace about her son's death. The child was visiting his grandparents around the time of his uncle's death and told them his Uncle Dale was OK. "He said, 'Grandma, Grandma, Uncle Dale's not dead,'" Pulliam recalled. "I said, 'Yes, he is. He's not coming home.'" The boy replied that he knew Uncle Dale wasn't coming home, but he wasn't dead. "He said, ... 'God came and got me out of my bed last night and took me to heaven and I got to see him. And then God brought me back to my bed. So ... I know he's not coming home, but he's not dead,'" Pulliam said. "That was a big help." While she will never forget her loss, Pulliam, now 80, has continued to live her life with verve. At 65, a granddaughter convinced Pulliam to run a two-mile race with her on the Fourth of July. She ran her last race in 2003, and between the first race and the last she collected 30 medals and trophies. Pulliam also has served many volunteer hours, working with veterans and serving on the Gold Star Mothers National Executive Board for the past four years. She currently serves as the group's national president and plans to raise public awareness of American Gold Star Mothers during her term. Active in organizations that honor veterans, Pulliam works with a group whose efforts make sure homeless veterans have a dignified burial. She also is a member of the Patriot Guard, a motorcycle organization that attends military funerals at the invitation of families, and rides with Rolling Thunder motorcycle group every Memorial Day weekend in Washington. One past volunteer activity in particular left a lasting impression on Pulliam. Members of Wichita Vietnam Veterans, a group no longer active, called her "mom" and got a hug from her every time they saw her. One day, Pulliam learned from one of the veterans' wives why those hugs were so important to them: they represented her forgiveness that they had come home when her son hadn't. "I made sure not to miss one of them after that," Pulliam said. In 2004, Pulliam was among six Gold Star Mothers who traveled to Vietnam to hold a memorial service for their children. "Of course it's a lot different than it was when my son was there," she said. "But at least I got to walk where he did." Related Site: http://www.goldstarmoms.com/agsm/Home/index.htm

John 'Jack' Bolt, 83; Double Ace Fought in WWII, Korean War From The Washington Post September 14, 2004 Lt. Col. John F. "Jack" Bolt, a Marine fighter pilot who was one of the last surviving American double aces, having shot down at least five enemy airplanes in both World War II and the Korean War, died Wednesday. He was 83. A resident of New Smyrna Beach, Fla., where he had practiced law since the 1970s, Bolt died of acute leukemia in Tampa, Fla., after fleeing the approaching Hurricane Frances. ADVERTISEMENT During the Second World War, Bolt was a member of Marine Fighter Squadron 214, nicknamed the "Black Sheep Squadron," led by Maj. Gregory "Pappy" Boyington. The squadron was credited with shooting down 97 Japanese airplanes in 1943 and 1944. Bolt, who flew 94 missions in an F-4U Corsair fighter during the Solomon Islands campaign, was credited with six kills, all Japanese fighters. Once, in defiance of orders, he single-handedly launched an attack on a Japanese convoy of barges and troop ships, sinking several vessels. Though he earned the wrath of Boyington, Bolt was praised by Adm. William F. Halsey Jr., commander of the Pacific Fleet, for his "one-man war on Japanese shipping." After learning to fly jet fighters after World War II, Bolt was assigned to fly with the Air Force during the Korean War. In a three-month period in 1953, flying F-86 Sabre jets, he shot down six Russian-built MIG-15s. He was the only Marine ace of the Korean War and one of only seven Americans to be an ace in both wars. In addition to three awards of the Distinguished Flying Cross, Bolt received the Navy Cross "for extraordinary heroism" for his actions on July 11, 1953, "when he led a flight low on fuel, in an attack on four enemy planes and personally downed two of them." A native of South Carolina, Bolt grew up in the farming community of Sanford, Fla. After two years of college, he joined the Marines in the summer of 1941, training to be a naval pilot. He was one of only 21 pilots to serve two tours of duty with Boyington's Black Sheep in World War II. Based on the New Hebrides island of Espiritu Santo, the unit was famous for its unruly nature, hard drinking and deadly skill in aerial combat. The charismatic Boyington, who shot down 22 Japanese planes before he was shot down and captured, later wrote an autobiographical account of his unit's exploits, "Baa Baa Black Sheep," that formed the basis of the NBC television series of the 1970s "Black Sheep Squadron." On leave between the two wars, Bolt was diving in Florida's Tampa Bay when he set a world spearfishing record, taking in a goliath grouper weighing hundreds of pounds. After the Korean War, he worked at the Pentagon as an analyst of Marine tactics, before retiring in 1962 as a lieutenant colonel. At age 47, Bolt then enrolled in the University of Florida's law school, where his son also was a student. The two formed a champion handball team, winning several tournaments. After graduating, Bolt was an associate dean of the law school before entering private practice in New Smyrna Beach, specializing in real estate law. He was the attorney for the city's utilities commission for 13 years. He retired in 1991. In addition to his son Robert of Tampa, Bolt is survived by his wife of 60 years, Dorothy W. Bolt; daughter Barbara Bolt, of Tampa; and two grandchildren.

Friday, July 14, 2006 By AKIBA HUNTER and DANIEL GALIOTO HERALD NEWS - NEW JERSEY CLIFTON -- Lester F. Herrschaft, a former city councilman, World War II veteran and president of the Board of Education, was described by Mayor James Anzaldi as "a real big part of Clifton for a long time." Herrschaft died on Thursday; he was 80. Mr. Herrschaft began his public career in 1970, when he was appointed to the Board of Education by then-Mayor Anna Latteri, and remained a commissioner for 15 years, having served as president for the last seven. His dedication was honored when the school board renamed its headquarters in old School 6 after him. In 1986, Mr. Herrschaft was elected to the City Council, where he served for 12 years. "He was generous in all the years he was active in the community," Anzaldi recalled. "He was not afraid to use what (the city) had for others: helping the kids, helping the poor, helping an abandoned dog. He was always there." Because of his recognized leadership and service, the Clifton Senior Center also was named in his honor. A graduate of Clifton High School and later Fairleigh Dickinson University, Mr. Herrschaft was a man who wore many hats in handling a myriad of tasks. He was a principal in the Albert A. Stier Inc. Real Estate Agency in Clifton and the property manager for their Styertowne Shopping Center for 50 years before retiring in 2001. He continued to serve as president of the Passaic Valley Water Commission and as a board member for both the Clifton Rent Leveling Board and the Clifton Adult Opportunity. Despite his busy career, Mr. Herrschaft served on various committees - board of governors of Passaic General Hospital, on the advisory board of Valley National Bank and the Passaic County Legal Fee Arbitration Committee. People who knew Mr. Herrschaft said he graciously made time for local organizations. He was a promoter for the Boys Scouts of America, the Clifton Boys and Girls Club and Passaic-Clifton YMCA. He served as special gifts chairman of the Passaic Valley United Way. His generosity, led to a "Man of the Year" honor from several area organizations. About these many honors and awards, Mr. Herrschaft was humble, Anzaldi said. "He liked it, but on the other hand (he would say), 'Jimmy don't make a big deal about it.'" A World War II Army veteran, he served in the European Theatre of Operations and participated in the Battle of the Bulge and received the Purple Heart for valor. He was a member of Chapter 2 of the Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars Albion Post 7165, Athenia Veterans Post 147, and past president of the Clifton Rotary Club. Mr. Herrschaft was a member and promoter of the Deriter Club of Clifton, a member of Free and Accepted Masons Lodge 203, and a 20-year president of the Clifton Masonic Temple Association. He was a member of the Forrest Hill Field Club, Bloomfield; Valley of Northern New Jersey Scottish Rite, Lincoln Park; Salaam Shrine Center, Livingston; and the Parsippany Congregation of New Apostolic Church. Aside from Mr. Herrschaft's many memberships and contributions to the city, Anzaldi remembered the former City Council member as "a loyal and steadfast friend. He was always there, and he listened," and of his passing, Anzaldi noted, "It's a sad thing for this city. He's part of its history." Mr. Herrschaft was preceded in death by a brother, William J., and a sister, Gladys K. Surviving are his wife, the former Dorothy A. Stier; two sons, Lester A. Herrschaft of Clifton and Peter E. Herrschaft of Wayne; a brother, Charles E. Herrschaft of Guilford, Conn.; and three grandchildren. Allwood Funeral Home, 660-670 Allwood Road, is in charge of arrangements. July 14, 2006

Does any one have any information on a unit referred to as "Second Mobile Radio Broadcasting Company" .....possibly part of Psych Warfare Division. I am looking for a picture of the semi trailers they used as broadcast studios for propaganda broadcasts in Europe during the time after D day and prior to VE day. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Jessie, Calif

Induction into Army in Texas between 1940-1943 (possibly Waco or Temple, he was a student at Baylor University) Officers' Candidate School in Northeast: New Jersey? Virginia? Reached the rank of Captain. Stationed in Orlando, Florida between 1943-1945/46, reserves in Waco, Texas where I think he was promoted to Major. Believe he was in the Signal Corps, but also remember Quartermaster stories Married to Alys Jones Bodoin from Texas; two kids both born in Orlando, Florida while they were stationed there. I do not know his service number or social security number. He is not listed in the NARA records of Enlisted Men of WWII, but identified on my Orange County Florida birth certificate as Capt. Ilton Haden Bodoin born in Port Arthur, Texas. He was born in 1915 and died in Austin, Texas 1962. Any information is gratefully appreciated, Pamela Bodoin

On Tue, 11 Jul 2006 20:02:09 +0100, "Diane Patterson" <diane.patterson2@ntlworld.com> wrote: >Forrest - thanks for that info - I will subscribe to that site - is there >any way of finding out when he did enlist? Unless you have any documents, I think the only way you'll get that information is to get hold of his service record, which is only released to, or with the permission of, his Next of Kin. See the following links for information: http://www.veteransagency.mod.uk/service_records/service_records.html and http://www.veteransagency.mod.uk/service_records/army.html Forrest -- Forrest Anderson, Edinburgh, Scotland. E-mail: forrest@military-researcher.com Website: www.military-researcher.com Forrestdale Research - Military Genealogical Researcher

Of course your address was on your message. I am sending you the details David

Hi David Sorry I'm being a bit thick here - I searched St Catharine's Index at my local library and on Ancestry - so I'm not too sure what you mean about the GRO war deaths army other ranks, what site is it on? Forrest - thanks for that info - I will subscribe to that site - is there any way of finding out when he did enlist? Fietje - sorry I should have made it clear that I know the name of my late uncle - I have a copy of his baptism entry - it is Thomas William Patterson, baptised June 1st 1922 in Stockton, England. I know that the family did not move out of the Stockton area. Thanks very much for all your help everyone. Regards Diane Teesside England ----- Original Message ----- From: "DAVID PARKER" <parker3250@rogers.com> To: <WORLDWAR2-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, July 10, 2006 8:44 PM Subject: Re: [WORLD WAR II] How do I find information? > Hi Diane, > Did your search include the GRO WAR DEATHS ARMY OTHER > RANKS > (1939 to 1948) index ? > > David > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Diane Patterson" <diane.patterson2@ntlworld.com> > To: <WORLDWAR2-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Monday, July 10, 2006 2:42 PM > Subject: [WORLD WAR II] How do I find information? > > >> Hi >> >> I'm new to this list and hope someone can help. >> >> My late dad's brother was born in Stockton in 1922. I was told that he > died in the army. >> >> On the Common Wealth War Graves there is a Thomas William Patterson who > died 24th December 1944, I think that this could possibly be him as he is > the only one who has no next of kin detailed. >> >> However, I have not been able to find a record of his death with St. > Catharine's Index, so therefore I cannot verify it. >> >> I am not the next of kin, there is still a brother and sister alive, we > have no contact and believe that they would not want us to look into it. >> >> Has anyone got any suggestions of where to go. >> >> Diane Patterson >> Teesside >> England >> >> >> ==== WORLDWAR2 Mailing List ==== >> Please do not send virus warnings to the list. If you have concerns >> about > a virus, contact your list admin or join VIRUS-DISCUSSIONS-L@rootsweb.com > subscribe in the subject line. We are an international list. Please > remember to tell us what country your ancestor was from and what country > you > are in now if different. This helps us help you. If you give dates please > help us understand the date you are referring to. For example: 4 Nov > 1944 > or Nov 4, 1944. >> >> ============================== >> Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the >> last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx >> > > > ==== WORLDWAR2 Mailing List ==== > To post queries/answers to the list, send an email to: > WORLDWAR2-L@rootsweb.com We are an international list. Please remember > to tell us what country your ancestor was from and what country you are in > now if different. This helps us help you. If you give dates please help > us understand the date you are referring to. For example: 4 Nov 1944 or > Nov 4, 1944. > > ============================== > Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the > areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. > Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx >

Malisa, you may wish to check out 29th Infantry Division Association: http://www.29thdivisionassociation.org Ellis Ellis Hosbach Park, PA

My father was in the United States Army. He was with the 29th Division, 175th Infantry, Company E. I want to find out where he stayed during the Brittany Campaign and any other info that might be available. Malisa Hodges Independent Associate http://www.prepaidlegal.com/hub/malisahodges

Hi. What is your fathers name and dob and where ? Maybe we find his right name. There is one in AAD born in 1922 but from WEST VIRGINIA His name is Pattersom William B. So tell me your dad's name. Fietje. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Diane Patterson" <diane.patterson2@ntlworld.com> To: <WORLDWAR2-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, July 10, 2006 8:42 PM Subject: [WORLD WAR II] How do I find information? > Hi > > I'm new to this list and hope someone can help. > > My late dad's brother was born in Stockton in 1922. I was told that he > died in the army. > > On the Common Wealth War Graves there is a Thomas William Patterson who > died 24th December 1944, I think that this could possibly be him as he is > the only one who has no next of kin detailed. > > However, I have not been able to find a record of his death with St. > Catharine's Index, so therefore I cannot verify it. > > I am not the next of kin, there is still a brother and sister alive, we > have no contact and believe that they would not want us to look into it. > > Has anyone got any suggestions of where to go. > > Diane Patterson > Teesside > England > > > ==== WORLDWAR2 Mailing List ==== > Please do not send virus warnings to the list. If you have concerns about > a virus, contact your list admin or join VIRUS-DISCUSSIONS-L@rootsweb.com > subscribe in the subject line. We are an international list. Please > remember to tell us what country your ancestor was from and what country > you are in now if different. This helps us help you. If you give dates > please help us understand the date you are referring to. For example: 4 > Nov 1944 or Nov 4, 1944. > > ============================== > Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the > last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx >

On Mon, 10 Jul 2006 19:42:10 +0100, "Diane Patterson" <diane.patterson2@ntlworld.com> wrote: >My late dad's brother was born in Stockton in 1922. I was told that he died in the army. >On the Common Wealth War Graves there is a Thomas William Patterson who died 24th December 1944, I think that this could possibly be him as he is the only one who has no next of kin detailed. Have you got any documentation which proves that your uncle had a second forename of William? The Army Roll of Honour states that Sapper T W Patterson was born and resided in County Durham, so that ties in nicely with Stockton. Also that he was not in the Army at the outbreak of WW2. See https://www.military-genealogy.com/productHome?product=ww2 for details of the on-line version of this database, and http://www.world-war-2-casualties.com/about_cd.htm for the CD-ROM version. Forrest -- Forrest Anderson, Edinburgh, Scotland. E-mail: forrest@military-researcher.com Website: www.military-researcher.com Forrestdale Research - Military Genealogical Researcher

Hi I'm new to this list and hope someone can help. My late dad's brother was born in Stockton in 1922. I was told that he died in the army. On the Common Wealth War Graves there is a Thomas William Patterson who died 24th December 1944, I think that this could possibly be him as he is the only one who has no next of kin detailed. However, I have not been able to find a record of his death with St. Catharine's Index, so therefore I cannot verify it. I am not the next of kin, there is still a brother and sister alive, we have no contact and believe that they would not want us to look into it. Has anyone got any suggestions of where to go. Diane Patterson Teesside England

Hi Diane, Did your search include the GRO WAR DEATHS ARMY OTHER RANKS (1939 to 1948) index ? David ----- Original Message ----- From: "Diane Patterson" <diane.patterson2@ntlworld.com> To: <WORLDWAR2-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, July 10, 2006 2:42 PM Subject: [WORLD WAR II] How do I find information? > Hi > > I'm new to this list and hope someone can help. > > My late dad's brother was born in Stockton in 1922. I was told that he died in the army. > > On the Common Wealth War Graves there is a Thomas William Patterson who died 24th December 1944, I think that this could possibly be him as he is the only one who has no next of kin detailed. > > However, I have not been able to find a record of his death with St. Catharine's Index, so therefore I cannot verify it. > > I am not the next of kin, there is still a brother and sister alive, we have no contact and believe that they would not want us to look into it. > > Has anyone got any suggestions of where to go. > > Diane Patterson > Teesside > England > > > ==== WORLDWAR2 Mailing List ==== > Please do not send virus warnings to the list. If you have concerns about a virus, contact your list admin or join VIRUS-DISCUSSIONS-L@rootsweb.com subscribe in the subject line. We are an international list. Please remember to tell us what country your ancestor was from and what country you are in now if different. This helps us help you. If you give dates please help us understand the date you are referring to. For example: 4 Nov 1944 or Nov 4, 1944. > > ============================== > Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the > last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx >

At time of death, service was with the 331st Infantry Regiment of the 83rd Infantry Division. The 331st Infantry Regiment held positions just SE of Santeny, France and north of Taute River nearing la Varde, France and driving towards Marchesleux with 4th Armored Division, driving south from Carentan after relief of 101st Airborne. Opposed by elements of 17th Panzer Grenadier Division . Rick

Looking for further information on Kenneth A. SCHILK, Private U.S.Army. died 20-Jul-1944; Service #36867041, from Michigan, Buried at Plot C Row 3 Grave 47 in Normandy American Cemetery, St. Laurent=sur-Mer, France and was awarded the Purple Heart. Ralph Scheffler rscheffler@dc.rr.com http://www.carvingsbyralph.com

I must admit that I had always believed that "SS" stood for Steam Ship, and not for Screw Ship or Liberty Ship (a US term) as has been suggested. David ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ellis Hosbach" <ewh@adelphia.net> To: <WORLDWAR2-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, July 08, 2006 8:42 AM Subject: Re: [WORLD WAR II] information > SS is usually the designation given any ship driven by a "screw", which is > another name for a propeller. The Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal was > awarded for service in the US Armed Forces within the Asiatic-Pacific > Theater of Operations from 07 Dec 1941 to 02 Mar 1946. A bronze service > star may be worn for each campaign in which an individual participated; one > silver service star in lieu of five bronze. Ribbon colors decoded: > Background; yellow-orange represents the final setting of the sun (symbol of > Japanese Imperialism). Center Grouping; red/white/blue represents the > United States. Left and Right Groupings; red/white represents Japan. > Victory Medal, World War II: Established by Congress on 09 Jul 1945, and > awarded to members of the US Armed Forces for service between 07 Dec 1941 > and 31 Dec 1946. American Campaign Medal: Awarded for service in the US > Armed Forces within the American Theater of Operations from 07 Dec to 02 Mar > 1946. One bronze service star may be worn for each campaign: > Antisubmarine--7 Dec 1941-2 Sep 1945; Ground Combat--7 Dec 1941-2 Sep 1945; > Air Combat--7 Dec 1941-2 Sep 1945. Ribbon colors decoded: Background; blue > represents the United States. Center Grouping; red/white/blue represents > the United States. Left and Right Groupings; black/white represents > Germany, red white represents Japan. > Ellis Hosbach > Bethel Park, PA > > > > ==== WORLDWAR2 Mailing List ==== > Please do not send virus warnings to the list. If you have concerns about a virus, contact your list admin or join VIRUS-DISCUSSIONS-L@rootsweb.com subscribe in the subject line. We are an international list. Please remember to tell us what country your ancestor was from and what country you are in now if different. This helps us help you. If you give dates please help us understand the date you are referring to. For example: 4 Nov 1944 or Nov 4, 1944. > > ============================== > Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the > last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx >

This link will give an explanation of Ship Prefix, i.e. SS, USS etc. See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ship_prefix Ellis Hosbach Bethel Park, PA

All US Navy ships have the USS designation, no matter what kind of ship they are. The following information was provided to me by another list member. USS = United States Ship ie. US Navy ship Liberty and Victory ships with the prefix SS were merchant marine ships not US Navy, even though they may have been troopships. SS denotes Steam Ship. Suggest http://www.usmm.org/ for more. Barbara Ann Phillips bphil1@earthlink.net > [Original Message] > From: Ellis Hosbach <ewh@adelphia.net> > To: <WORLDWAR2-L@rootsweb.com> > Date: 7/8/2006 5:44:50 AM > Subject: Re: [WORLD WAR II] information > > SS is usually the designation given any ship driven by a "screw", which is > another name for a propeller. The Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal was > awarded for service in the US Armed Forces within the Asiatic-Pacific > Theater of Operations from 07 Dec 1941 to 02 Mar 1946. A bronze service > star may be worn for each campaign in which an individual participated; one > silver service star in lieu of five bronze. Ribbon colors decoded: > Background; yellow-orange represents the final setting of the sun (symbol of > Japanese Imperialism). Center Grouping; red/white/blue represents the > United States. Left and Right Groupings; red/white represents Japan. > Victory Medal, World War II: Established by Congress on 09 Jul 1945, and > awarded to members of the US Armed Forces for service between 07 Dec 1941 > and 31 Dec 1946. American Campaign Medal: Awarded for service in the US > Armed Forces within the American Theater of Operations from 07 Dec to 02 Mar > 1946. One bronze service star may be worn for each campaign: > Antisubmarine--7 Dec 1941-2 Sep 1945; Ground Combat--7 Dec 1941-2 Sep 1945; > Air Combat--7 Dec 1941-2 Sep 1945. Ribbon colors decoded: Background; blue > represents the United States. Center Grouping; red/white/blue represents > the United States. Left and Right Groupings; black/white represents > Germany, red white represents Japan. > Ellis Hosbach > Bethel Park, PA > > > > ==== WORLDWAR2 Mailing List ==== > Please do not send virus warnings to the list. If you have concerns about a virus, contact your list admin or join VIRUS-DISCUSSIONS-L@rootsweb.com subscribe in the subject line. We are an international list. Please remember to tell us what country your ancestor was from and what country you are in now if different. This helps us help you. If you give dates please help us understand the date you are referring to. For example: 4 Nov 1944 or Nov 4, 1944. > > ============================== > Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the > last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx

SS is usually the designation given any ship driven by a "screw", which is another name for a propeller. The Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal was awarded for service in the US Armed Forces within the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations from 07 Dec 1941 to 02 Mar 1946. A bronze service star may be worn for each campaign in which an individual participated; one silver service star in lieu of five bronze. Ribbon colors decoded: Background; yellow-orange represents the final setting of the sun (symbol of Japanese Imperialism). Center Grouping; red/white/blue represents the United States. Left and Right Groupings; red/white represents Japan. Victory Medal, World War II: Established by Congress on 09 Jul 1945, and awarded to members of the US Armed Forces for service between 07 Dec 1941 and 31 Dec 1946. American Campaign Medal: Awarded for service in the US Armed Forces within the American Theater of Operations from 07 Dec to 02 Mar 1946. One bronze service star may be worn for each campaign: Antisubmarine--7 Dec 1941-2 Sep 1945; Ground Combat--7 Dec 1941-2 Sep 1945; Air Combat--7 Dec 1941-2 Sep 1945. Ribbon colors decoded: Background; blue represents the United States. Center Grouping; red/white/blue represents the United States. Left and Right Groupings; black/white represents Germany, red white represents Japan. Ellis Hosbach Bethel Park, PA