Hey Guys, I was looking over a WW2 Ike recently from a soldier of the 33rd Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron who served in the ETO. It had a gold star added to his Victory ribbon ( unofficially of course ) to indicate he saw action, if I understand that correctly. It didn't have a CIB however so am I correct in assuming Cavalry Reconnaissance units didn't qualify? Thanks! James
CI(Infantry)B. It is an infantry MOS award. Although in WW2 it was awarded to others that were forced into combat as the situation developed.
Cavalry troops could be awarded a CIB only if they were fighting as dismounted cavalry. This was permitted under the War Dept. Regulations.