Grandfather and Great Uncle were paratroopers
My grandfather on top for Korea, 187th infantry, His brother below ww2, 101st. These are old original ribbons my grandfather had hidden in his korea memorabilia, I let my uncle and cousins have what they wanted first so this isn’t everything and I took no full size awards. The other family members don’t really know what this stuff means but I just can’t believe how bad ass these guys were while never telling a story about it.
My great uncle in the European theater with 5 campaign stars, presidential citation for Normandy or the Bulge(he was at both, maybe received 2). I dont know what the sun is for. They share the medals in between the ribbons, combat jumps, 2 Purple Hearts each(as far as i know), infantry combat badge,
My grandfather in Korea, they were the rakkasans and maybe even crossed over into the 8240th covert unit. It has been so hard to get all the info from his tour, he was over there for the entire war. 3 campaign stars, 1 for the Punchbowl and 1 for heartbreak ridge, he received a bronze star for valor in the Punchbowl. We think he has 2 more bronze star awards but they wont tell us for what, I didn’t get his bronze star ribbon medal unfortunately. An interesting mini is the distinguished flying cross, I dont know for what and I understand very rare for a paratrooper to receive. Any idea why his campaign stars are on the UN ribbon?
When Korea started happening he dropped out of University(gave up a football scholarship) to enlist because his brother was such a legend. Love them, massive respect to be such distinguished warriors and never have to blab about it.