01-18-2019, 03:47 PM
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
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Sicilian
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Rome-Arno
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Naples-Foggia
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Northern Appennines
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Po Valley
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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.