Frank Block kept his patches, ribbons, dog tags and other effects
to help keep the memory alive of his time with the 410 in Europe.
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Combat Infantryman Badge
The badge is awarded to infantrymen and Special Forces
soldiers in rank of Colonel and below who personally fought
in active ground combat.
Read More Here
Expert Marksman Badge
Earned for expert marksmanship with a rifle
Read more here
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Good Conduct Medal
This medal and ribbon is given for good conduct. It is one of
the oldest awards given out usually after you have completed
3 consecutive years of service with the military with no
arrests or major problems.
the oldest awards given out usually after you have completed
3 consecutive years of service with the military with no
arrests or major problems.
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This ribbon is given out for Certificate of Merit
(I would like to know more about this ribbon. The
information online said it was discontinued after
WW1)
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American Campaign Ribbon
Issued to servicemen that served outside the continental
United States during the WW2 timeperiod.
Read more here
United States during the WW2 timeperiod.
Read more here
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European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign
Ribbon
This ribbon is for fighting in one if the overseas campaign in
WW2 in the European theater
(includes Africa and the Middle East).
(includes Africa and the Middle East).
Franks has 2 bronze stars on his ribbon meaning he was
in 2 different campaignsi
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Army of Occupation of Germany Ribbon
This ribbon was awarded for servicemen who
occupied an area in Germany.
Read more here
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Overseas Service Bar
The Overseas service bar indicates that a serviceman has
served 6 months overseas.
Read more about the patch here
Frank brought home 3 German hand guns and had to have a signed certificate by this officer that showed they were inspected and approved as war trophies.
This is a metal model of a jeep that Frank Block pained on the bumper, 103rd division, 310 infantry, 1 stands for 1st platoon.
Discussion of the WW2 Ammo Box for
Machine Guns
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