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War Medals
My Grandfather served in WW II (1939 to 1945). He served approx. (4) years the dates of which I’m not exactly sure. He was in the Army’s infantry unit and resigned as a sergeant (E5). I don’t have all his ribbons or medals but am fortunate enough to become the safe keeper of the (3) shown in the photo: BRONZE STAR – The Bronze Star, is awarded to members of the United States Armed Forces for either heroic achievement, heroic service, meritorious achievement, or meritorious service in a combat zone PURPLE HEART – Awarded to those wounded during combat. GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL – This is one of the military’s oldest…
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Military Museum of So. New England
[wzslider height=”800″ info=”true” lightbox=”true”] Contact info: Military Museum of Southern New England 125 Park Avenue Danbury, CT 06810 Phone: (203) 790-9277 Fax: (203) 790-0420 [email protected] Hours: Summer Hours (April 1st – Nov 31st) Tuesday through Saturday: 10am – 5pm Sunday: 12pm – 5pm Winter Hours (Dec 1st – March 31st) Fri & Sat: 10am – 5pm Sunday: 1pm – 5pm Admission: Adults: $6.00 Seniors (62+): $4.00 Young people (5-18): $4.00 Active Duty Military & families: $4.00 (with proper ID) Children under 5: FREE Members: FREE Above information as of 6/25/2013 is subject to change without notice. Cheryl and I visited the Military Museum of Southern New England. The museum is…
