Ragsdale, Floyd - awards received

[connie]

In a recent ceremony Ragsdale was presented with the Bronze Star for meritorious service as well as the Belgian Fourragere for his efforts in the Battle of the Bulge.

To read the articles on awards bestowed on Mr. Ragsdale, visit:
www.galesburg.com/editors_pick/x940621205/World-War-II-Korean-vets-get-their-medals

The first name may have a familiar ring to members of this discussion board. Floyd has been active here.

He was a member of G Company of the 424th Infantry Regiment of the 106th Infantry Division.

I am sure all who have gotten to know Floyd on this board join me today in offering congratulations on these recognitions.

Congratulations, Floyd!

Connie

Another link to info on this award: www.flickr.com/photos/army_sustainment_command/sets/72157627931981002/comments/

also: www.wgil.com/localnews.php?xnewsaction=fullnews&newsarch=102011&newsid=157

[Jim West - Indiana Military Or]

Thanks - added awards and photo
West

[Diana E]

Congratulations, Floyd! I'm so grateful for the stories you have shared with us here on this board.

[Carl W.]

Congrats Floyd! You really deserve this. I was very glad to help you a little bit with the documents for the Belgian fourragere.

Many greetings from Belgium!
Carl

[kaben3]

Congrats Floyd, you deserve it, long time in coming

[roger]

WELL DONE, FLOYD!!! Congratulations!

Roger

[Larry Heider]

Congratulations Floyd, you set a fine example of the kind of soldier that makes our country great - and safe.

[7678ronald]

congratulations to you floyd,well done

[connie]

Just discovered Floyd's posting (with photo) on a BOB site. This tells the story of his return trip to the ETO. The photo shows him standing at the indentation in the ground that was his foxhole at the beginning of the Battle of The Bulge: www.veteransofthebattleofthebulge.org/vbob/?p=1997