Are there any other World War Two Scouts with the Military Occupational Specialty  (7761) and where was the training center?

He only received a 20% Service Connected Disability Rating. 10% thumb, left hand; no mobility. 10% wound right chest by 25 caliber Japanese explosive bullet. Records show shrapnel in lungs no operation for foreign bodies.

No government authorization for Combat Parachutists Badge when he was in possession of one and his company was authorized a Master Combat Parachutist Badge. Military records state "Was the lead man in a paratroop rifle squad acting as First Scout." The American Legion states they believe he was entitled to the parachute wings w/combat star.

Government Authorization: Glider Assault Badge but was in possession of Glider Assault Badge with Service Stars.

No Purple Heart for:

• Discharge 34; Wounds received in action Luzon December 11

•  Medical Records: Yellow Jaundice; 4 February 1945

•   Medical Records: Renal Colic; 19 June 1945

• Medical Records: Well healed bullet wound scar dorsum right hand. Discharge physical

• Culture wound: groin to below knee. Physical exam 24 March 1945

July 1, 1943 $10,000.00 National Service Life Insurance. It is my understanding that this insurance was issued when a soldier was being sent into action. The 11th airborne departed 6 May 1944.

 Government Authorization for a Combat Infantryman Badge

• Expert Infantry Badge Military Occupational Specialty rifleman (7745) and his personal action report from Nasugbu, Luzon as security on advanced forward has him in combat on Tagaytay Ridge, Nichlos Field, Fort McKinney, Mabato Point, Mount Sungay, and Hill 660.

No Government Authorization for Qualification Bars

• Rifle (MOS Rifleman (7745))

• Auto.Rifle (MOS Automatic Rifleman (7764))

• It is my understanding that to reach the Scout level you must qualify for several qualifications.

Government Authorization for one Distinguished Unit Citation. The family is in possession of this award with a silver oak leaf cluster and a picture of him wearing it in the occupation of Japan with a high ranking soldier. The American Legion states "his certificate does reflect the DUC with Oak Leaf cluster". We have never seen this certificate.

No Government Authorization for Distinguished Service Cross, but family is in possession of one.

Discharge #40. Reason and Authority for Separation: Convenience of the Government RR 1-1 Demobilization and AR 615-365 15 December 1944. He was discharged on 7 January 1946.

Awarded Philippine Liberation Medal with two Bronze Stars. Criteria; Participated in the initial landing operation of Leyte or adjoining islands from October 7-20, 1944. 11th Airborne arrived on Leyte November 18, 1944.

Why would the Alamo Scouts be credited with "Original Special Force Group" with no military occupational specialty code.

His personal action report on February 2 stated "Killed Japanese off in hut got a lot of valuable maps and diarie set up". Someone else receives credit.