Wow...I have to catch my breath before going on.
Marion...Those were words of passion.Keep writing like that and you will have a best seller.
Joe...the very last thing in the world I would want to do is see anything that would diminish the honor of that Badge. I am not the most eloquent of writers but this debate has been going on since 1944 as evidenced in the the following document-
Had a question posed the other day regarding this document. Since the copy is blurred in some parts, some of the words are not easy to read. The words from the last para read as follows:
5. It is recommended that the language of WD Circular #186 be broadened or interpreted to permit the award of Infantryman Combat Badge to members of the 36th Engineer Combat Regiment, otherwise qualified, and that such awards be made at the earliest practicable date in recognition of fine infantry service.
L.K. Truscott Jr
Major General, U.S. Army
Commanding
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Proud Daughter of Walter (Monday) Poniedzialek
540th Engineer Combat Regiment, 2833rd Bn, H&S Co, 4th Platoon
There's "No Bridge Too Far"