I believe so. My Mother-In-Law mentioned his being decorated and the time frame is right. He is currently in Afganistan (again) only now I believe he is attached to the 101st AB.
Agreed. The BS is clearly an atta boy. The wording is intentionally left vague so that for all we know, he came up with a more efficient method of filing casualty reports. The SS would have been awarded for an act of valor.
Travis,
That one is very clean. I wouldn't say these are super rare. Keep a close eye on eBay and you will see them pop up every once in a while. Look closely, because I have seen these listed and nothing in the description mentioned it being two piece. I just happened to notice the separation.
Scott,
This sure is a nice heart!
I got the unit history, so when I get off my lazy duff, I'll do a little more looking. Just been too crazy a year for much research.
Scott,
I have one for:
1st Lieutenant Gordon E. Burt
21st Cavalry Recon Troop
Americal Division
KIA at Leyte February 14, 1945
Killed by enemy landmine.
Let me know what else you find out about your guy.
Jim
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