John E. Bistrica, who was in the first infantry wave in the invasion of Europe at Normandy, France, on June 6, 1944, has a chest full of ribbons and medals from war. Among Bistrica’s decorations are the Combat Infantry Badge, Bronze Star Medal, French and Belgian Croix de Guerre, and the French 50th Anniversary and Legion of Honor medals. John E. Bistrica has hand signed this 8x10 Photo with C-CO 16 RCT /Assault Wave/Easy Red/Omaha/June 6 1944 inscriptions. JSA Authentication #AC92649 & JSA Certificate of Authenticity .