We found what we think is my grandfather's EGA. He was a PFC that was slated to be a part of Operation Downfall.




Did WWII enlisted have the two tone EGA? Research on the internet makes me thing this was an officer's EGA. I am really just trying to figure out if this was his or someone else's. Thanks.

As a relative you can request his military records in paper form if they have any. I have my dad's from WWII.

OldArmyCT said:

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As a relative you can request his military records in paper form if they have any. I have my dad's from WWII.

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Thanks, we know his military background (DD214) - he got out in 1946 as a PFC. My main question here is on the Eagle Globe and Anchor that we found. I have his flag and want to make sure when I add the EGA to the display that it is his. My great uncle who was a Chosin Marine, had a gold EGA.

What I found on the Marine Corps website is that the two tone EGA was an officers. From the website:

The enlisted anodized EGA is all gold, symbolizing unity and pride. The officer EGA features both gold and silver, representing leadership and the added responsibilities that come with commission.

I was interested if anyone knew if things may have been different in WWII. Does your dad's look like that one? If so, was he enlisted?

Thanks.

Here is a pic of him in 1945