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sunniela
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Trying to find out more information about these military medal I found. Thanks in advance for any help!
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The 2 sterling silver pins are 30th Infantry Regiment WW2.
With the outbreak of World War Two, the 30th infantry regiment would again deploy to meet the defense needs of the United States and the rest of the free world. The 30th would participate in Operation Torch, Operation Husky, Operation Avalanche, Operation Shingle and Operation Anvil. Once permanently ensconced in Southern France, the 30th would see significant action in the Vosges Mountains and the Battle of the Colmar Pocket. After securing the western side of the Rhine River, the 30th would find itself attached to the newly formed XV Corps tasked as the “Spearhead” across the Rhine into Germany. The 30th would remain in Germany on occupation duty until 1946.
Photo #1: crossed rifles are an enlisted infantry branch insignia, the "US" is also an enlisted collar insignia.
Photo #2: Blue bordered ribbon is the US Army Presidential Unit Citation (PUC), enamel rifle badge is the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB), red and white ribbon is a good conduct medal ribbon, rainbow ribbon is the WW2 Victory Medal ribbon, and the lowest, bottom ribbon is the European, African, Middle Eastern Campaign Medal ribbon.
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