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Regarding the 'temporary rank". I'm sure my father had a temporary rank. He was, believe it or not, a sergeant major at the end of the war. But his "real" rank was a lower rank sergeant of some sort....

Thanks guys for all the comments on my dad's picture. Here's what I know about his service. I wish I had paid more attention to what he said while he was alive. He enlisted in August, 1941. He was in...

Thank you Old Marine and USNAviator for the quick replies. I appreciate it.

I found this picture of my father taken when he was home on leave after completing basic training in late 1941 or early 1942. Can anyone identify the medals or badges he is wearing?
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