US Army Presidential unit citation pin that belonged to a US soldier
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commemoration:
1944 December-1945 January
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use:
Europe
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Military Insignia
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Medals
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Medals--United States (lcsh)
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- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Lynn Brunskill
Presidential unit citation pin that belonged to Irving H. Rosenberg who served in the United States Army during World War II. This pin is awarded to members of an Army unit for extreme heroism and gallantry in a dangerous or hazardous situation. The 4th Armored Division received this citation for their participation in the Battle of the Bulge in 1944-1945. Rosenberg was a medic with the 46th Armored Medical Battalion, attached to the 4th Armored Division, which, in 1945, liberated Ohrdruf, a subcamp of Buchenwald concentration camp in Germany.
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Record last modified: 2023-06-02 13:24:04
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Also in Irving H. Rosenberg collection
The collection consists of artifacts and documents relating to the experiences of Irving H. Rosenberg during his service in the United States Army during World War II.
Date: 1941-1946
Olive drab dress uniform jacket in the style worn by a US Army officer
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Military style dress jacket made by a tailor in Indianapolis. It it unlikely that the jacket was ever worn by a soldier with the current arrangement of insignia. The issue and original source of the insignia, which includes US Air Force as well as Army items, is unclear. The jacket and some insignia may originally have belonged to Irving H. Rosenberg, who served in the United States Army during World War II. Rosenberg was a medic with the 46th Armored Medical Battalion, attached to the 4th Armored Division. In April 1945, this division liberated Ohrdruf, a subcamp of Buchenwald concentration camp in Germany.
Armband with embroidered red cross used by US Army medic
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Armband that belonged to Irving H. Rosenberg, who served in the United States Army in Europe during World War II. Rosenberg was a medic with the 46th Armored Medical Battalion, attached to the 4th Armored Division, which, in 1945, liberated Ohrdruf, a subcamp of Buchenwald concentration camp in Germany.
World War II Victory Medal, ribbon and presentation box owned by a US soldier
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World War II Victory Medal that belonged to Irving H. Rosenberg, who served in the United States Army in Europe during World War II. The campaign medal was issued to members of the Armed Forces who served at least one day of honorable, active service between December 7, 1941 and December 31, 1946. Rosenberg was a medic with the 46th Armored Medical Battalion, attached to the 4th Armored Division, which, in 1945, liberated Ohrdruf, a subcamp of Buchenwald concentration camp in Germany.
US Army soldier's 5-pointed star shaped gold pin
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Pin that belonged to Irving H. Rosenberg, who served in the United States Army during World War II. This pin is issued to family members of military personnel who have lost their lives in service to the United States. Rosenberg was a medic with the 46th Armored Medical Battalion, attached to the 4th Armored Division, which, in 1945, liberated Ohrdruf, a subcamp of Buchenwald concentration camp in Germany.
Honorable Service lapel button, US Military, that belonged to a US soldier
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Honorable Service lapel button that belonged to Irving H. Rosenberg, who served in the United States Army during World War II. Lapel button was awarded to service personnel who were honorably discharged after World War II. Rosenberg was a medic with the 46th Armored Medical Battalion which was attached to the 4th Armored Division.
Honorable Service lapel button, US Military, that belonged to a US soldier
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Honorable Service lapel button that belonged to Irving H. Rosenberg, who served in the United States Army during World War II. Lapel button was awarded to service personnel who were honorably discharged after World War II. Rosenberg was a medic with the 46th Armored Medical Battalion which was attached to the 4th Armored Division.
Sterling silver US Airman's wing crew pin owned by a US medic
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U.S. airman's sterling silver wing pin that belonged to Irving H. Rosenberg who served as a medic in the United States Army during World War II. This pin was given to servicemen who had completed flight training. Rosenberg was a medic with the 46th Medical Battalion (Armored), attached to the 4th Armored Division, which, in 1945, liberated Ohrdruf, a subcamp of Buchenwald concentration camp in Germany.
US Army Combat Medical award pin owned by a US soldier
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Medal that belonged to Irving H. Rosenberg who served in the United States Army during World War II. This pin was awarded to medical personnel who served under fire in a battle situation with a unit engaged in active combat. Rosenberg was a medic with the 46th Armored Medical Battalion, attached to the 4th Armored Division, which, in 1945, liberated Ohrdruf, a subcamp of Buchenwald concentration camp in Germany.
Sterling US 46th Medical Battalion pin that belonged to a US medic
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46th Medical Battalion (Armored) Distinctive Unit sterling device that belonged to Irving H. Rosenberg who served as a medic in the United States Army during World War II. It depicts the crest in the red and white unit colors, with a cross symbolizing its healing nature, a pine tree for its origins at Pine Camp, NY, and the motto: That You May Serve Again. The 46th Medical Battalion (Armored) was attached to the 4th Armored Division throughout the campaigns in Normandy, France, Rhineland, and Ardennes-Alsace, including the April 4, 1945, liberation of Ohrdruf, a subcamp of Buchenwald concentration camp in Germany.
Sterling US 46th Medical Battalion pin that belonged to a US medic
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46th Medical Battalion (Armored) Distinctive Unit sterling device that belonged to Irving H. Rosenberg who served as a medic in the United States Army during World War II. It depicts the crest in the red and white unit colors, with a cross symbolizing its healing nature, a pine tree for its origins at Pine Camp, NY, and the motto: That You May Serve Again. The 46th Medical Battalion (Armored) was attached to the 4th Armored Division throughout the campaigns in Normandy, France, Rhineland, and Ardennes-Alsace, including the April 4, 1945, liberation of Ohrdruf, a subcamp of Buchenwald concentration camp in Germany.
US 46th Armored Medical Battalion pin that belonged to a US soldier
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46th Armored Medical Battalion pin that belonged to Irving H. Rosenberg who served in the United States Army during World War II. It depicts the crest of the 46th Armored Medical Battalion. Rosenberg was a medic with the 46th Armored Medical Battalion, attached to the 4th Armored Division, which, in 1945, liberated Ohrdruf, a subcamp of Buchenwald concentration camp in Germany.
Plastic button with metal eagle owned by a US soldier
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Button that may have belonged to Irving H. Rosenberg who served in the United States Army during World War II. Rosenberg was a medic with the 46th Armored Medical Battalion, attached to the 4th Armored Division, which, in 1945, liberated Ohrdruf, a subcamp of Buchenwald concentration camp in Germany.
Plastic button with metal eagle owned by a US soldier
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Button that may have belonged to Irving H. Rosenberg who served in the United States Army during World War II. Rosenberg was a medic with the 46th Armored Medical Battalion, attached to the 4th Armored Division, which, in 1945, liberated Ohrdruf, a subcamp of Buchenwald concentration camp in Germany.
Brown button with the US Navy seal
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Button that may have belonged to Irving H. Rosenberg who served in the United States Army during World War II. Rosenberg was medic with the 46th Armored Medical Battalion, attached to the 4th Armored Division, which, in 1945, liberated Ohrdruf, a subcamp of Buchenwald concentration camp in Germany.
Brown button with the US Navy seal
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Button that belonged to Irving H. Rosenberg who served in the United States Army during World War II. Rosenberg was a medic with the 46th Armored Medical Battalion, attached to the 4th Armored Division, which, in 1945, liberated Ohrdruf, a subcamp of Buchenwald concentration camp in Germany.
US Army soldier's gold button with an embossed eagle
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Emboosed eagle button that may have belonged to Irving H. Rosenberg who served in the United States Army during World War II. Rosenberg was a medic with the 46th Armored Medical Battalion, attached to the 4th Armored Division, which, in 1945, liberated Ohrdruf, a subcamp of Buchenwald concentration camp in Germany.
Convention button for the first US Army 4th Armored Division reunion
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US Army 4th Armored Division reunion pin that belonged to Irving H. Rosenberg who served in the United States Army during World War II. The pin was issued for the 1st Division reunion following the end of the war. Rosenberg was a medic with the 46th Armored Medical Battalion, attached to the 4th Armored Division, which, in 1945, liberated Ohrdruf, a subcamp of Buchenwald concentration camp in Germany.
US Army soldier's red and white striped ribbon
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Red and white striped ribbon that belonged to Irving H. Rosenberg who served in the United States Army during World War II. It is possibly from a Good Conduct medal. Rosenberg was a medic with the 46th Armored Medical Battalion, attached to the 4th Armored Division, which, in 1945, liberated Ohrdruf, a subcamp of Buchenwald concentration camp in Germany.
US Army soldier's red and white striped ribbon
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Ribbon that belonged to Irving H. Rosenberg who served in the United States Army during World War II. It is possibly from a Good Conduct medal. Rosenberg was a medic with the 46th Armored Medical Battalion, attached to the 4th Armored Division, which, in 1945, liberated Ohrdruf, a subcamp of Buchenwald concentration camp in Germany.
US Army soldier's green felt military patch with 4 gold stripes
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Military patch that belonged to Irving H. Rosenberg who served in the United States Army during World War II. Army service stripes patch that designates length of service in an oversees capacity during World War II. One bar represents 6 months of service outside the continental United States. Rosenberg was a medic with the 46th Armored Medical Battalion, attached to the 4th Armored Division, which, in 1945, liberated Ohrdruf, a subcamp of Buchenwald concentration camp in Germany.
Blue box with italicized initials G.N.M.L., Berlin, that belonged to a US soldier
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Box that may have belonged to Irving H. Rosenberg who served in the United States Army during World War II. Rosenberg was a medic with the 46th Armored Medical Battalion, attached to the 4th Armored Division, which, in 1945, liberated Ohrdruf, a subcamp of Buchenwald concentration camp in Germany.
Irving H. Rosenberg papers
Document
The papers consist of military documents and photographs which belonged to Irving H. Rosenberg who served in the United States Army, 4th Armored Division, in Europe in 1944 and 1945. The photographs appear to be taken immediately after the liberation of a concentration camp.
US Army soldier's gold button with square cut center
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Button that may have belonged to Irving H. Rosenberg who served in the United States Army during World War II. Rosenberg was a medic with the 46th Armored Medical Battalion, attached to the 4th Armored Division, which, in 1945, liberated Ohrdruf, a subcamp of Buchenwald concentration camp in Germany.
