Need help piecing my Grandpa's WWII story - 39th Combat Engr
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My grandpa's separation papers indicate he was discharged from the 643rd Combat Engineers, who were originally the 39th Regiment Combat Engineers 2nd Battalion.


The papers say he has campaign credit for 


  • Sicilian 
  • Rome-Arno 
  • Naples-Foggia
  • Northern Appennines 
  • Po Valley 
  • GO 33 WD 45

My grandpa shared stories about him being in Salerno and Anzio (not much more than he was there).  Is Anzio part of the Rome-Arno campaign and Salerno the Naples-Foggia?  Also what is GO 33 WD 45?  He also had a Bronze Service Arrowhead and good conduct medal. Are those medals for being in the war, or are they for specific actions?  I feel like someone else has asked this question, but I can't find the thread.  Can anyone point me in the right direction?


As always, thank.

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Need help piecing my Grandpa's WWII story - 39th Combat Engr - by Weston497 - 01-18-2019, 03:47 PM

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