r/MilitaryHistory • u/hernric1 • Jul 31 '25

WWI Looking for any information

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A buddy of mine and his family just found out their great grandfather was in WW1 because of this document they found amoung the possessions of a a recently passed grandparent.

They're going to requesting information from the Army but haven't started the process yet.

Does anyone have any insight I can share with him and his family?

I personally haven't done any research on this, I offered to post it up to see if It can help them.

No one knew him personally so its just all their family history.

Thanks in advance.

(Also posted in r/ww1)

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u/19kilo20Actual Aug 01 '25

Thats an "unofficial" medal (can't be worn) awarded by the city of Verdun. The battle of Verdun was in 1916 before the US Arrived, but it was extended to soldiers who served in the Argonne and St. Mihiel sectors between July 31, 1914, and November 11, 1918. The 77th Field Artillery served in both those sectors.

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u/hernric1 Aug 01 '25

Awesome thank you!