Got it all finalized with all the correct attachments and ID patches... Just missing the bronze star attachment on his WW2 ribbon. And his pacific...
Unfortunantley, since all his records were burned, there are no officers pins and his sharpshooter with grenades is missing as is his Pacific...
I will get a picture of her opening it, maybe a little video would be better. Thanx for the compliments on it too.
Just an update on my progress. I got the medals in the mail the other day and put them into a shadow box. This is all just in time to give to his...
I have learned a bit more on all this since my last visit. It seems as though he was with the 9th ID and they were hurting for a scout during the...
Its been a while since I've been here but I am back and have continued my research. I am posting findings in the appropriate threads. Thank you...
I have learned that all his records were destroyed and all thats left is what we have. I did find oout though he was issued the Bronze Star...
I will look into this . Ill try and find his Co while he was in the 9th. He was hospitalized for a bit after the Battle of the Bulge and...
[IMG] [IMG] I am piecing his WWII experience together slowly but surely. I also have all his records being sent to me as well as his stolen...
Thats what I was thinking. Just dont know if there is any more significance to it or just a trinket.
I will be getting all his medals reissued and put into a memory box as they would have been displayed on his uniform. I will surely share...
Thank you sir.
He was not injured although he did get ill and was hospitalized for a bit while in Europe. I don't recall the hospital though. I do remember...
I've been here for a bit now researching. I am getting closer everyday. Thank you to all here for all the info and support. For what it's...
I've searched a bit and found not much usefull info. Anyone know where I can get info on getting my dads medals replaced? He has most of his...
My dad had both these patches from ww2. They look to be 42nd ID and 9th ID. Can this be correct? [IMG] [IMG] Ive also ID'd his ribbons but...
Thank you all for your support and suggestions. I am continuing with my research. G.C.
Since I started my search and found these forums, I have been slowly unravling things. My grandfather, PFC Edward Bruinsma, was 7th Army, VI...
Welcome... I too am from CO (northern). This site has helped me with my research from day one. Enjoy all the informative reading and insite...
Apparently some of my family is a little torqued at me for trying to find my grandfathers WW2 story. My Aunt is saying to leave it be because he...
