S/SGT Alvin E. Poppe

biography

SSGT Poppe served with distinction with the 6th Armored Division in the European Theatre earning the Silver Star and two Bronze Star Medals. In addition, he was awarded the British Military Medal and the Luxembourg Croix de guerre.

decorations

Pins: 68th Armor Unit Crest
Medals-Top Row (L-R): Silver Star Medal, Bronze Star Medal
Middle Row (L-R): Army Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal
Bottom Row (L-R): World War II Victory Medal, British Military Medal, Luxembourg Croix de guerre
Patches-Right Breast: World War II Honorable Discharge Patch
Left Sleeve: 6th Armored Division Patch
Stripes: Overseas Service Bars (3)