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43d Medals [Home] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] 6 [7] [8] |
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On these next pages you will find the Decoration Ribbons, Service Ribbons and awards for the 43d Infantry Division from the World War II years. They are ranked from the highest medals first. After a short description of each medal is the number of 43d personel that recieved the award. Total awards recieved by the members of the "Winged Victory" Division in the Pacific: 11,806.
Once again, if I have left anything out, or you find an item needs correction, please notify me at my
E-mail address on the Home page. |
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Medal of Honor |
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Distinguished Service Medal |
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Distinguished Service Cross |
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Authorized by Congress and signed by President Abraham Lincoln on July 14, 1862.
It is the highest award for valor in action against an enemy that can be bestowed upon an individual serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.
2 Awarded |
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Authorized on July 9, 1918. Awarded to members of the U.S Armed Forces who distinguish themselves by exceptionally meritoriuos service to the government in a duty of great responsibility.
1 Awarded |
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Authorized on July 9, 1918. Awarded to members of the U.S Armed Forces who distinguish themselves by extraordinary heroism not justifying the Medal of Honor.
75 Awarded |
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Silver Star |
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Soldiers Medal |
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Legion of Merit |
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Authorized July 9, 1918 as the "Citation Star", redesignated as a medal on August 8, 1932. Awarded to U.S. personnel for gallantry in combat action. Ranked as the third highest valor decoration of the United States.
987 Awarded |
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Authorized July 2, 1926. Awarded to U.S. personnel for "Heroism not involving actual conflict with an armed enemy" The act of Heroism must have meant personal danger and voluntary risk of life.
63 Awarded |
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Authorized July 20, 1942. Awarded to U.S. personnel for outstanding meritorious conduct in combat, indicated by the combat "V" for valor devise on the ribbon.
90 Awarded |
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Purple Heart |
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Air Medal |
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Bronze Star |
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Authorized in 1932. Awarded to U.S. personnel who in combat, are wounded in action.
It is also awarded posthumously to next of kin of personnel either Killed in Action, or who died from wounds received in action.
7,610 Awarded |
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Authorized May 11,1942. Awarded to U.S. personnel who have distinguished himself by meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight.
31 Awarded |
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Authorized Feb. 4, 1942. Awarded to U.S. personnel for heroic or meritorious achievement or service.
2,947 Awarded |
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