Heinz,
Thank you very much for these interesting precisions and links ! I begin my research about this, it's impressive for me..your answer is very precious.
John, great photo ! I think General DEVERS was the Commanding General of the Allied Army in the French Alpes in 1945 where my Father served before going to Austria.. Thank you John !!
Jerry, yes I found all the Medals...I wish I had awarded them..
"Good Fathers, bad sons"..