Bob Shields earned many awards and decorations while in the 508^th PIR including:

·        Bronze Star Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster

·        Purple Heart Medal

·        Invasion Arrowhead

·        Combat Infantry Badge

·        Four Battle stars

·       Parachute Qualification badge with two stars for combat jumps (Normandy and Holland)

·        Presidential Unit Citation

·        French and Belgium Fourrageres

·        Orange Lanyard of the Royal Netherlands Army

·        Numerous defense medals - including the Occupation Medal with Germany Bar

 Bob Shields was separated from the Army in December 1945 at Fort Dix, New Jersey. The Army lost an exceptionally good officer.   

Subsequently, Bob served a lifetime in critical law enforcement positions including  as Sheriff’s Deputies and as a weapons instructor.

 Bob has received countless honors and awards attesting to his dedication and skill in law enforcement and public service. He also spent many active years as a pilot and Squadron Leader in the Civil Air Patrol and participating in and encouraging the sport of Sky Diving.

1. Robert and Barbara Shields reside at 25 Polhemus Street, Tappan, NY 10983-1722