Symbol for Death in Combat

Question

What was the symbol used by the United States to show a family member had died in combat in WWII?

Answer 1

Well, if the veteran was part of the VA, you can get a veterans burial. not sure what you mean by symbol. something for the family to have?

Answer 2

"President William Jefferson Clinton has declared September 25, 1994 as Gold Star Mother's  Day.

This new holiday was created by Congress and is to be celebrated every last Sunday of September in honor of women whose sons and daughters have pledged their lives to securing for all Americans the blessings of liberty.

These Mothers have made tremendous sacrifices, the most painful being the loss of their children, and deserve the respect and recognition of the nation." - Federal Register, 1994

Answer 3

It was a gold star.  People would put little flags with stars on them in the window or another visible place representing a family member was currently serving.  If the person died while serving a gold star flag was used.

Answer 4

The "Blue Star" Flag goes back to Cleveland Ohio in 1917. It was reinvented by Capt. George H. Maines in 1942.

The "Blue Star" denotes 1 family member serving. The "Gold Star" denotes 1 family member that died in service. This has not changed since 1917.

Answer 5

A flag with a gold star on it.

Blue stars represent a loved one serving overseas.