Need advice on CIB

[Walt's Daughter]

Hi:

 

If anyone read the latest post in "New Additions" dated 10-11-04, then you know about the CIB and the Bronze Star Medal. Anyway, in order to get his medals replaced and to apply for the Bronze Star, I have to send in a copy of his discharge papers. Well, that's no problem. But for some reason, my dad's CIB wasn't on his discharge papers. I don't know why. I have the CIB in my possession and know he received it in the Ardennes/Alsace Campaign. Can anyone give me some advice and info on this? Greatly appreciated.

 

I have his:

• European Theatre Ribbon
• American Theatre Ribbon
• Good Conduct Medal
• CIB
• Victory Medal
• Expert Sniper Badge (Rifle and Bayonet)

On his papers it lists:

• Good Conduct Medal
• European Theatre Ribbon
• Victory Medal

Thanks everyone.

 

Additional. Just discussing the dates on the phone with Paul T, and it appears that the Army may have screwed up on the arrival/departure dates too. For instance, they have him leaving in 21 April 43 for North Africa, but not arriving until 2 Sep 43. Just some inconsistencies like this leave me wondering.