Thanks! Love those ideas/tags. Any more or srs version is fine! That post inspired me asking a bit – just wondering how the situation might be handled.
All service people who served between 12/7/41 and 12/31/46 received a WW2 Victory Medal; the other designations would’ve depended on how his death was classified – if was classified as KIA outright most likely a Purple Heart would’ve awarded posthumously (perhaps he would’ve received an Oak Leaf cluster in lieu, considering he most likely received one for his capture/wounds received in Azzano – each subsequent injury from military service is awarded an Oak Leaf to wear in concert with the original Purple Heart). Also he most likely received a commendation for bravery for his work with the Commandos; considering the level of commitment and the delicacy of their missions most likely a Silver Star for bravery or the Distinguished Service Cross (I’d go with the latter, as his work with with Cap would’ve most likely fallen under “extreme bravery/risk of life in military posthumously as well.
I doubt he would’ve received a Medal of Honor outright? But depending on who lobbied for him (i.e. Peggy/Phillips) he may have been awarded one posthumously once more information about the Commando’s actual work was released. MoH is THE MOST distinguished bravery commendation given.
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