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Slades Uniform

posted 8 years ago by dhmason6155
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Anyone get a look at his campaign ribbons? Can you tell what decorations he received? His niece said he was a war hero.

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[–] mikeyg24 8 years ago

Franks right chest left to right (our perspective):
Presidential Unit Citation/Army Valorous Unit Citation/Republic of Vietnam Presidential Unit Citation/Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation

Franks left chest top to bottom:
Combat Infantryman Badge

Marine Parachutist Badge

Medal Ribbons:
Top row left to right (our perspective):
Distinguished Service Cross/Silver Star

Second row left to right:
Bronze Star/Purple Heart

Third row left to right:
Meritorious Service/Air Medal/Joint Service Commendation

Fourth row left to right:
American Theatre Campaign/National Defence Service/Armed Forces Expeditionary

Fifth row left to right:
Vietnam Service(partially hidden under lapel)/Navy Sea Service Ribbon/Vietnam Cross of Gallantry/Vietnam Campaign

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[–] dhmason6155 8 years ago

Awesome! I knew there was a huge story to be told in those ribbons. I recognized the Vietnam Service ribbon.

Many thanks.

We got a job.
What kind?
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[–] mikeyg24 8 years ago

My pleasure.

We have to show the world that not all of us are like him: Henning von Tresckow.