The PFC rank insignia of WWII and the PV2 of today were called “skeeter wings” for mosquito wings. I enlisted as a PV2 because I had earned the General Billy Mitchell award from the Civil Air Patrol (US Air Force Auxiliary) as a CAP Cadet and was a C/1LT. So, when I received my uniform issue, I also received 8 PV2 rank insignia. Being the son of a retired Army MSG, I knew how to wear my uniform and rank insignia, so, I put them on. When my Drill Sergeant saw me he growled, “Why are you wearing Skeeter wings, Private?” So, I told him why. He asked me to show him my ID card and I did, it said E-2/PV2. He just growled, “Carry on, (@&$#&@&)! 😂😂😂
Those stripes yuou described at the end were explained wrong. Maybe they were right for the past but not for today. The flat stripes are combat stripes and represent every six months of combat service. The angled stripes are service stripes and count for every 3 years you have served. That is how the stripes are awarded today.
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My dad was a Tech 5. He was a medic in The 4th Armored of Patton's Third Army.
Love seeing the Timberwolf patch! My grandfather served in the 104th Timberwolf Division. 414th Regiment Cannon Company Henry G. Manson Jr
My grandfather was a T4. When I was a kid I had no idea what that was.
The PFC rank insignia of WWII and the PV2 of today were called “skeeter wings” for mosquito wings. I enlisted as a PV2 because I had earned the General Billy Mitchell award from the Civil Air Patrol (US Air Force Auxiliary) as a CAP Cadet and was a C/1LT. So, when I received my uniform issue, I also received 8 PV2 rank insignia. Being the son of a retired Army MSG, I knew how to wear my uniform and rank insignia, so, I put them on. When my Drill Sergeant saw me he growled, “Why are you wearing Skeeter wings, Private?” So, I told him why. He asked me to show him my ID card and I did, it said E-2/PV2. He just growled, “Carry on, (@&$#&@&)! 😂😂😂
Another great video sir. Much appreciated.
Much appreciated
@@veteransmedalsworkshop-moa4376 would you ever consider a video showing your own medals Colonel?
Love the channel!
Most interesting and appreciated Colonel thanks
Glad you enjoyed it
Can you please make a video of WW1 uniforms, ranks, medals etc?
will add to the list. Thanks for the suggestion.
thank you
Music overpowered talking.
will work on that, thanks
Great video, however the background music is very distracting.
Sorry about that
Great info!
Glad you think so!
Aren't the overseas and service bars worn on the same sleeve now? vs spilt back then.
Those stripes yuou described at the end were explained wrong. Maybe they were right for the past but not for today. The flat stripes are combat stripes and represent every six months of combat service. The angled stripes are service stripes and count for every 3 years you have served. That is how the stripes are awarded today.