Yepper. You don't wear ribbons for "things that didn't happen"; you may end up with a citation, but you can't display it (again, more Marvel than RL, but not exclusive).
Sometimes you find out; sometimes you don't. Like why a radio operator had a very interesting marksmanship medal (with additions that meant something to his contemporaries from another theater and a later police action).
Re: Looking for expertise...
Sometimes you find out; sometimes you don't. Like why a radio operator had a very interesting marksmanship medal (with additions that meant something to his contemporaries from another theater and a later police action).