My father's tombstone, provided by the Veteran's Administation says: 21 Regiment 24 Division on it and says Master Sargeant. His discharge papers that I got from the courthouse in Beckley, WV says 1st Sargeant, Co C 21st Infantry Regiment Serial No. 35871352 Date of Induction: 13 Aug 1946 Entry into Active Service: 3 Sep 1943 Place of Entry: Fort Thomas, KY Military Occupational Specialty: Administrative NCO 505 Military Qualification: Combat Infantryman Badge Rifle Expert Battles and Campaigns: New Guinea, Southern Phillipines, Luzon Decorations and Citations: American Theater Ribbon, Asiastic Pacific Theater Ribbon w/3 Bronze Stars,Phillipine Liberation Ribbon w/1 Bronze Star, Good Conduct Medal, Victory Medal
