Other Memories Company A, 1st Battalion, 27th Marines, 5th Marine Division, FMF, Camp Pendleton, Oceanside, CA Apr 1944 GySgt, HqCo, 1stBn, 27thMar, 5thMarDiv, FMF, Camp Pendleton, Oceanside, CA “938” Jul 1944 Cpl, Co C, 1stBn, 27thMar, 5thMarDiv, FMF, Camp Pendleton, Oceanside, CA “600” Company A, 1st Battalion, 27th Marines, 5th Marine Division, FMF, In the Field Oct 1944 GySgt, Co A, 1stBn, 27thMar, 5thMarDiv, FMF, In the Field “600” Jan 1945 GySgt, Co A, 1stBn, 27thMar, 5thMarDiv, FMF, In the Field “600; 10, emb abd LST#756 at Kawaihae, Hawaii, T.H.; 11, sailed therefrom; 17, disemb and emb abd USS HANSFORD at Lahaina Roads, Maui, T.H.; 18, sailed therefrom.” Feb 1945 GySgt, Co A, 1stBn, 27thMar, 5thMarDiv, FMF, In the Field (Iwo Jima, Bonin Islands) “246291; 600; 19, disemb at Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands; 19-28, participated in the battle of Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands; 28, DOW received in action on Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands”
Criteria The Silver Star may be awarded to any person who, while serving in any capacity with the Armed Forces of the United States, is cited for gallantry in action, against an enemy of the United States whil... The Silver Star may be awarded to any person who, while serving in any capacity with the Armed Forces of the United States, is cited for gallantry in action, against an enemy of the United States while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force or, while serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in armed conflict against an opposing armed force in which the United States is not a belligerent party.The required gallantry, while of a lesser degree than that required for the award of a Distinguished Service Cross, Navy Cross, or Air Force Cross, must nevertheless have been performed with marked distinction. MoreHide
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The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Gunnery Sergeant John J. Schloegel (MCSN: 246291), United States Marine Corps, for co... CITATION:
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Gunnery Sergeant John J. Schloegel (MCSN: 246291), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as a Machine Gun Platoon leader, serving with Company A, First Battalion, Twenty-seventh Marines, FIFTH Marine Division, in action against enemy Japanese forces at Iwo Jima, in the Volcano Islands, on 28 February 1945. When a number of wounded men were left in a draw by an adjacent company, Gunnery Sergeant Schloegel organized the remaining men of two rifle squads into a rescue party, led them to the draw and, arming himself with an abandoned automatic rifle, entered the draw alone in the face of withering enemy knee-mortar and sniper fire to reconnoiter for a tactically sound route of withdrawal. Although mortally wounded during his return, he managed to reach his squad and, refusing evacuation and fighting delirium, explained before he died the route he had chosen for the withdrawal of the wounded Marines. His valiant spirit and indomitable courage reflect the highest credit upon Gunnery Sergeant Schloegel and the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country. MoreHide
Criteria The Purple Heart may be awarded to any member of the Armed Forces of the United States who, while serving under competent authority in any capacity with one of the Armed Forces, has been wounded, kill... The Purple Heart may be awarded to any member of the Armed Forces of the United States who, while serving under competent authority in any capacity with one of the Armed Forces, has been wounded, killed, or who has died or may die of wounds received in armed combat or as a result of an act of international terrorism. The criteria were announced in a War Department circular dated February 22, 1932, and authorized award to soldiers, upon their request, who had been awarded the Meritorious Service Citation Certificate, Army Wound Ribbon, or were authorized to wear Wound Chevrons subsequent to April 5, 1917 MoreHide
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Died, 28 Feb 1945, of wounds received in action, during offensive operations against Imperial Japanese Forces on Iwo Jima Island, Bonin 'Volcano' Islands.
Criteria The Presidential Unit Citation may be awarded to units of the Armed Forces of the United States and cobelligerent nations for extraordinary heroism in action against an armed enemy occurring on or aft... The Presidential Unit Citation may be awarded to units of the Armed Forces of the United States and cobelligerent nations for extraordinary heroism in action against an armed enemy occurring on or after December 7, 1941. MoreHide
Description THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION to
Assault Troops of the Fifth Amphibious Corps, Reinforced
United States Fleet Ma... THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION to
Assault Troops of the Fifth Amphibious Corps, Reinforced
United States Fleet Marine Force
for service as set forth in the following
CITATION:
"For extraordinary heroism in action during the seizure of enemy Japanese-held Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands,
February 19 to 28, 1945. Landing against resistance which rapidly increased in fury as the Japanese
pounded the beaches with artillery, rocket and mortar fire, the Assault Troops of the FIFTH Amphibious
Corps inched ahead through shifting black volcanic sands, over heavily mined terrain, toward a garrison
of jagged cliffs, pillboxes and blockhouses commanding all approaches. Often driven back with terrific
losses in fierce hand-to-hand combat, the Assault Troops repeatedly hurled back the enemy's counterattacks
to regain and hold lost positions, and continued the unrelenting drive to high ground and Motoyama
Airfield No.1, captured by the end of the second day. By their individual acts of heroism and their
unfailing teamwork, these gallant officers and men fought against their own battle-fatigue and shock
to advance in the face of the enemy's fanatical resistance; they charged each strongpoint, one by one,
blasting out the hidden Japanese troops or sealing them in; within four days they had occupied the southern
part of Motoyama Airfield No. 2; simultaneously they stormed the steep slopes of Mount Suribachi to
raise the United States Flag; and they seized the strongly defended hills to silence guns commanding
the beaches and insure the conquest of Iwo Jima, a vital inner defense of the Japanese Empire."
For the President,
John L. Sullivan
Secretary of the Navy
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Criteria The Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal was awarded for for qualifying service within the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations between December 7, 1941, and March 2, 1946, under any of the following condi... The Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal was awarded for for qualifying service within the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations between December 7, 1941, and March 2, 1946, under any of the following conditions: On permanent assignment within the Asiatic-Pacific Theater; or, For service in a passenger status or on temporary duty for 30 consecutive days or 60 non-consecutive days; or, For service in active combat in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations against the enemy and awarded a combat decoration or furnished a certificate by the commanding general of a corps, higher unit, or independent force that the individual actually participated in combat. MoreHide
Description
Iwo Jima Island, Bonin 'Volcano' Islands.
Criteria
The World War II Victory Medal commemorates military service during the Second World War.
Description Under the provisions of ALNAV #353-45, dated 22 October 1945, you are eligible for the World War II Victory Medal and are authorized to wear the World War II Victory Ribbon, by reason of having served... Under the provisions of ALNAV #353-45, dated 22 October 1945, you are eligible for the World War II Victory Medal and are authorized to wear the World War II Victory Ribbon, by reason of having served honorably in the U.S. Marine Corps, Navy or Coast Guard, at any time during the period beginning 7 December 1941 and ending with 31 December 1946. MoreHide
Description The Battle of Iwo Jima (19 February – 26 March 1945), or Operation Detachment, was a major battle in which the United States Armed Forces fought for and captured the island of Iwo Jima from the JapaneThe Battle of Iwo Jima (19 February – 26 March 1945), or Operation Detachment, was a major battle in which the United States Armed Forces fought for and captured the island of Iwo Jima from the Japanese Empire. The American invasion had the goal of capturing the entire island, including its three airfields (including South Field and Central Field), to provide a staging area for attacks on the Japanese main islands. This five-week battle comprised some of the fiercest and bloodiest fighting of the War in the Pacific of World War II.
After the heavy losses incurred in the battle, the strategic value of the island became controversial. It was useless to the U.S. Army as a staging base and useless to the U.S. Navy as a fleet base. However, Navy SEABEES rebuilt the landing strips, which were used as emergency landing strips for USAAF B-29s.
The Imperial Japanese Army positions on the island were heavily fortified, with a dense network of bunkers, hidden artillery positions, and 18 km (11 mi) of underground tunnels. The Americans on the ground were supported by extensive naval artillery and complete air supremacy over Iwo Jima from the beginning of the battle by U.S. Navy and Marine Corps aviators.
Iwo Jima was the only battle by the U.S. Marine Corps in which the Japanese combat deaths were thrice those of the Americans throughout the battle. Of the 22,000 Japanese soldiers on Iwo Jima at the beginning of the battle, only 216 were taken prisoner, some of whom were captured because they had been knocked unconscious or otherwise disabled. The majority of the remainder were killed in action, although it has been estimated that as many as 3,000 continued to resist within the various cave systems for many days afterwards, eventually succumbing to their injuries or surrendering weeks later.
Despite the bloody fighting and severe casualties on both sides, the Japanese defeat was assured from the start. Overwhelming American superiority in arms and numbers as well as complete control of air power — coupled with the impossibility of Japanese retreat or reinforcement — permitted no plausible circumstance in which the Americans could have lost the battle.
The battle was immortalized by Joe Rosenthal's photograph of the raising of the U.S. flag on top of the 166 m (545 ft) Mount Suribachi by five U.S. Marines and one U.S. Navy battlefield Hospital Corpsman. The photograph records the second flag-raising on the mountain, both of which took place on the fifth day of the 35-day battle. Rosenthal's photograph promptly became an indelible icon — of that battle, of that war in the Pacific, and of the Marine Corps itself — and has been widely reproduced.... More
Criteria The American Campaign Medal was awarded for For thirty days service outside the Continental United States but within the American Theater of Operations between December 7, 1941, and March 2, 1946; or,... The American Campaign Medal was awarded for For thirty days service outside the Continental United States but within the American Theater of Operations between December 7, 1941, and March 2, 1946; or, an aggregate service of one year within the Continental United States during the same period under the following circumstances: On permanent assignment outside the continental limits of the United States; or, On permanent assignment as a member of a crew of a vessel sailing ocean waters for a period of 30 consecutive days or 60 non-consecutive days; or, For service outside the continental limits of the United States in a passenger status or on temporary duty for 30 consecutive days or 60 non consecutive days; or, For service in active combat against the enemy and awarded a combat decoration or furnished a certificate by the commanding general of a corps, higher unit, or independent force that the individual actually participated in combat; or, For service within the continental limits of the United States for an aggregate period of one year. MoreHide
Other Memories Company H, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines, 2nd Marine Division, FMF, Camp Elliott, San Diego, CA Oct 1941 Sgt, Co H, 2ndBn, 2ndMar, 2ndMarDiv, Camp Elliott, San Diego, CA “7Dec38; 8, jdfr HqCo, 2ndBn, 2ndMar, 2ndMarDiv, FMF, MCB, San Diego, Calif.” Jan 1942 Sgt, Co H, 2ndBn, 2ndMar, 2ndMarDiv, Camp Elliott, San Diego, CA “19-31, temp d MCB, San Diego, Calif. in conn with Rec trng; 22-31, temp det d, Camp San Luis Obispo, Coach RR” Apr 1942 PltSgt, Co H, 2ndBn, 2ndMar, 2ndMarDiv, Camp Elliott, San Diego, CA “6, pro; 1-15, abd USS PRES. HAYES, San Diego, Calif.; 16-30, at Camp” Company H, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines, Reinforced, FMF, In The Field Jul 1942 PltSgt, Co H, 2ndBn, 2ndMar, Rein, FMF, In the Field “1-17, at sea; 18-24, at Tonga Tabu, British Friendly Islands; 25-31, at sea” Oct 1942 PltSgt, Co H, 2ndBn, 2ndMar, Rein, FMF, In the Field “In the Zone of Active Operations” Jan 1943 PltSgt, Co H, 2ndBn, 2ndMar, Rein, FMF, In the Field “1-31, In the Zone of Active Operations” Company H, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines, 2nd Marine Division, FMF, In the Field Apr 1943 GySgt, Co H, 2ndBn, 2ndMar, 2ndMarDiv, FMF, In the Field (Wellington, N.Z.) “1, pro” Jul 1943 GySgt, Co H, 2ndBn, 2ndMar, 2ndMarDiv, FMF, In the Field (Wellington, N.Z.) Oct 1943 GySgt, Co H, 2ndBn, 2ndMar, 2ndMarDiv, FMF, In the Field (Wellington, N.Z.) “Co GySgt; 17, emb on board USS ZEILIN at Wellington N.Z.; 17-23 aboard USS ZEILIN in Wellington, Hawkes Bay area in conn with amph manuevers; 24-31, aboard USS ZEILIN awaiting orders for transportation to designated area for 2dMarDiv operations.” Nov 1943 GySgt, Co H, 2ndBn, 2ndMarines, 2ndMarDiv, FMF, In the Field (Tarawa, Gilbert Islands)
Criteria The Presidential Unit Citation may be awarded to units of the Armed Forces of the United States and cobelligerent nations for extraordinary heroism in action against an armed enemy occurring on or aft... The Presidential Unit Citation may be awarded to units of the Armed Forces of the United States and cobelligerent nations for extraordinary heroism in action against an armed enemy occurring on or after December 7, 1941. MoreHide
Description THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY
WASHINGTON
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION to the
SECOND MARINE DIVISION (REINFORCED)
consisting of Division Headq... THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY
WASHINGTON
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION to the
SECOND MARINE DIVISION (REINFORCED)
consisting of Division Headquarters, Special Troops (including Company C, 1st Corps Medium Tanks Battalion), Service Troops, 2nd, 6th, 8th 10th and 18th Marine Regiments in the Battle of Tarawa, as set forth in the following
CITATION: Forced by treacherous coral reefs to disembark from their landing craft hundreds of yards off the beach, the Second Marine Division (Reinforced) became a highly vulnerable target for devastating Japanese fire. Dauntlessly advancing in spite of rapidly mounting losses, the Marines fought a gallant battle against crushing odds, clearing the limited beachheads of snipers and machine guns, reducing powerfully fortified enemy positions and completely annihilating the fanatically determined and strongly entrenched Japanese forces. By the successful occupation of Tarawa, the Second Marine Division (Reinforced) has provided our forces with highly strategic and important air and land bases from which to continue future operations against the enemy; by the valiant fighting spirit of these men, their heroic fortitude under punishing fire and their relentless perseverance in waging this epic battle in the Central Pacific, they have upheld the finest traditions of the United States Naval Service."
For the President,
James Forrestal
Acting Secretary of the Navy
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Criteria The Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal was awarded for for qualifying service within the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations between December 7, 1941, and March 2, 1946, under any of the following condi... The Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal was awarded for for qualifying service within the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations between December 7, 1941, and March 2, 1946, under any of the following conditions: On permanent assignment within the Asiatic-Pacific Theater; or, For service in a passenger status or on temporary duty for 30 consecutive days or 60 non-consecutive days; or, For service in active combat in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations against the enemy and awarded a combat decoration or furnished a certificate by the commanding general of a corps, higher unit, or independent force that the individual actually participated in combat. MoreHide
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Betio Island, Tarawa Atoll, British Gilbert Islands
Description The Battle of Tarawa (US code name Operation Galvanic) was a battle in the Pacific Theater of World War II, fought from November 20 to November 23, 1943. It took place at the Tarawa Atoll in the GilbeThe Battle of Tarawa (US code name Operation Galvanic) was a battle in the Pacific Theater of World War II, fought from November 20 to November 23, 1943. It took place at the Tarawa Atoll in the Gilbert Islands, located in what is now the nation of Kiribati. Nearly 6,400 Japanese, Koreans, and Americans died in the fighting, mostly on and around the small island of Betio.
The Battle of Tarawa was the first American offensive in the critical central Pacific region. It was also the first time in the war that the United States faced serious Japanese opposition to an amphibious landing. Previous landings met little or no initial resistance, but this time the 4,500 Japanese defenders were well-supplied and well-prepared, and they fought almost to the last man, exacting a heavy toll on the United States Marine Corps. The US had suffered similar casualties in other campaigns, for example over the six months of the Guadalcanal Campaign, but in this case the losses were incurred within the space of 76 hours.... More
Description The Guadalcanal Campaign, also known as the Battle of Guadalcanal and codenamed Operation Watchtower by Allied forces, was a military campaign fought between 7 August 1942 and 9 February 1943 on and aThe Guadalcanal Campaign, also known as the Battle of Guadalcanal and codenamed Operation Watchtower by Allied forces, was a military campaign fought between 7 August 1942 and 9 February 1943 on and around the island of Guadalcanal in the Pacific theatre of World War II. It was the first major offensive by Allied forces against the Empire of Japan.
On 7 August 1942, Allied forces, predominantly American, landed on the islands of Guadalcanal, Tulagi, and Florida in the southern Solomon Islands with the objective of denying their use by the Japanese to threaten the supply and communication routes between the US, Australia, and New Zealand. The Allies also intended to use Guadalcanal and Tulagi as bases to support a campaign to eventually capture or neutralize the major Japanese base at Rabaul on New Britain. The Allies overwhelmed the outnumbered Japanese defenders, who had occupied the islands since May 1942, and captured Tulagi and Florida, as well as an airfield (later named Henderson Field) that was under construction on Guadalcanal. Powerful US naval forces supported the landings.
Surprised by the Allied offensive, the Japanese made several attempts between August and November 1942 to retake Henderson Field. Three major land battles, seven large naval battles (five nighttime surface actions and two carrier battles), and continual, almost daily aerial battles culminated in the decisive Naval Battle of Guadalcanal in early November 1942, in which the last Japanese attempt to bombard Henderson Field from the sea and land with enough troops to retake it was defeated. In December 1942, the Japanese abandoned further efforts to retake Guadalcanal and evacuated their remaining forces by 7 February 1943 in the face of an offensive by the US Army's XIV Corps, conceding the island to the Allies.
The Guadalcanal campaign was a significant strategic combined arms victory by Allied forces over the Japanese in the Pacific theatre. The Japanese had reached the high-water mark of their conquests in the Pacific, and Guadalcanal marked the transition by the Allies from defensive operations to the strategic offensive in that theatre and the beginning of offensive operations, including the Solomon Islands, New Guinea, and Central Pacific campaigns, that resulted in Japan's eventual surrender and the end of World War II.... More
Criteria The Combat Action Ribbon is a personal decoration awarded to members of the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard (when operating under the control of the Navy) in the grade of captain (or colonel in th... The Combat Action Ribbon is a personal decoration awarded to members of the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard (when operating under the control of the Navy) in the grade of captain (or colonel in the Marine Corps) and below who have actively participated in ground or surface combat. (World War II and Korea War service rate one ribbon for each period only) MoreHide
Description Combat Action Ribbon Eligibility for the Navy version (Navy-Marine Corps 1969, retroactive from December 7, 1941). Specifically; Dec. 7, 1941 to Apr. 14, 1946 (World War II) an award of only once per ... Combat Action Ribbon Eligibility for the Navy version (Navy-Marine Corps 1969, retroactive from December 7, 1941). Specifically; Dec. 7, 1941 to Apr. 14, 1946 (World War II) an award of only once per period. MoreHide
Criteria The Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal is awarded on a selective basis to enlisted members in the Regular Marine Corps or Marine Corps Reserve to recognize good behavior and faithful service in the U.S. ... The Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal is awarded on a selective basis to enlisted members in the Regular Marine Corps or Marine Corps Reserve to recognize good behavior and faithful service in the U.S. Marine Corps while on active duty for a specified period of time. MoreHide
Criteria The Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal was awarded for for qualifying service within the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations between December 7, 1941, and March 2, 1946, under any of the following condi... The Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal was awarded for for qualifying service within the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations between December 7, 1941, and March 2, 1946, under any of the following conditions: On permanent assignment within the Asiatic-Pacific Theater; or, For service in a passenger status or on temporary duty for 30 consecutive days or 60 non-consecutive days; or, For service in active combat in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations against the enemy and awarded a combat decoration or furnished a certificate by the commanding general of a corps, higher unit, or independent force that the individual actually participated in combat. MoreHide
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Tulagi & Guadalcanal Island, British Solomon Islands
Criteria The Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal was awarded for for qualifying service within the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations between December 7, 1941, and March 2, 1946, under any of the following condi... The Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal was awarded for for qualifying service within the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations between December 7, 1941, and March 2, 1946, under any of the following conditions: On permanent assignment within the Asiatic-Pacific Theater; or, For service in a passenger status or on temporary duty for 30 consecutive days or 60 non-consecutive days; or, For service in active combat in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations against the enemy and awarded a combat decoration or furnished a certificate by the commanding general of a corps, higher unit, or independent force that the individual actually participated in combat. MoreHide
Description
Jun 1942, arrived in the Pacific Theater of Operations with the Company H, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines, 2nd Marine Division, FMF, In the Field
Description The Japanese occupied Tulagi on May 3, 1942, with the intention of setting up a seaplane base nearby (see Japanese Tulagi landing). The ships in Tulagi harbor were raided by planes from USS Yorktown tThe Japanese occupied Tulagi on May 3, 1942, with the intention of setting up a seaplane base nearby (see Japanese Tulagi landing). The ships in Tulagi harbor were raided by planes from USS Yorktown the following day in a prelude to the Battle of the Coral Sea.
U.S. forces, primarily the 1st Marine Raiders, landed on August 7 and captured Tulagi as part of Operation Watchtower after a day of hard fighting.
After its capture by Naval and Marine forces, the island hosted a fleet of PT boats for a year which included John F. Kennedy's PT-109, as well as other ancillary facilities.
A small 20-bed dispensary was operated on Tulagi until its closure in 1946. The island also formed part of Purvis Bay, which hosted many U.S. Navy ships during 1942 and 1943.... More
Other Memories Marine Detachment, USS CHARLESTON Jul 1940 Cpl, MarDet, USS CHARLESTON, NNYd, Portsmouth, VA “GP1cl; 20-31, On temp det d, RR, MB, Quantico, Va., in conn SATP; 31, qual SS”
Jan 1941 Cpl, MarDet, USS CHARLESTON, At Sea
Apr 1941 Sgt, MarDet, USS CHARLESTON, At Sea
Jul 1941 Sgt, MarDet, USS CHARLESTON, Dutch Harbor, AK
Criteria The American Defense Service Medal was awarded for service in the Armed Forces between September 8, 1939, and December 7, 1941. Army members had to serve 12 months to be eligible, but Navy and Marine ... The American Defense Service Medal was awarded for service in the Armed Forces between September 8, 1939, and December 7, 1941. Army members had to serve 12 months to be eligible, but Navy and Marine Corps members were eligible based on any length of service. MoreHide
Description
American Defense Service Medal - Awarded to all persons in the naval service on active duty during the period 08 Sep 1939 to 07 Dec 1941, inclusive.
Other Memories Marine Barracks, Naval Ammunition Depot, St Juliens Creek, Portsmouth, VA Jul-Nov 1938 Cpl, MB, NAD, St Juliens Creek, Portsmouth, VA “1-9Jul, fur; 10Jul, jd in person” Dec 1938 Cpl, MB, NAD, St Juliens Creek, Portsmouth, VA “7Dec34; 6, Exp of Enl, Character Excellent; Awd GCMedal #A 853.
Other Memories Company C, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Brigade, FMF Jun-Dec 1935 Pvt, Co C, 1stBn, 5thMar, 1stMarBrig, FMF, MB, Quantico, VA “10-25Jul, on fur” Jan-Aug 1936 Pvt, Co C, 1stBn, 5thMar, 1stMarBrig, FMF, MB, Quantico, VA “1Aug, to HqCo, 1stBn, 5thMar, FMF, Post” Company C, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Brigade, FMF Nov 1936 Pvt, Co C, 1stBn, 5thMar, 1stMarBrig, FMF, MB, Quantico, VA Jan-Mar 1937 Pvt, Co C, 1stBn, 5thMar, 1stMarBrig, FMF, MB, Quantico, VA Jul-Oct 1937 PFC, Co C, 1stBn, 5thMar, 1stMarBrig, FMF, MB, Quantico, VA “1-7Oct, sk USNH, Wash., DC” Jan-Apr 1938 PFC, Co C, 1stBn, 5thMar, 1stMarBrig, FMF, MB, Quantico, VA “1- May 1938 Cpl, Co C, 1stBn, 5thMar, 1stMarBrig, FMF, MB, Quantico, VA “5, pro to Cpl” Jun 1938 Cpl, Co C, 1stBn, 5thMar, 1stMarBrig, FMF, MB, Quantico, VA “7Dec34; 21, MB, NAD, St Julien’s Creek, Va. By S/Rs, on fur.”
Criteria The Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal is awarded on a selective basis to enlisted members in the Regular Marine Corps or Marine Corps Reserve to recognize good behavior and faithful service in the U.S. ... The Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal is awarded on a selective basis to enlisted members in the Regular Marine Corps or Marine Corps Reserve to recognize good behavior and faithful service in the U.S. Marine Corps while on active duty for a specified period of time. MoreHide
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6 December 1938, Expiration of Enlistment, Character Excellent; Awarded Good Conduct Medal #A 853.
Company A, 1st Battalion, 27th Marines, 5th Marine Division, FMF, Camp Pendleton, Oceanside, CA
Apr 1944 GySgt, HqCo, 1stBn, 27thMar, 5thMarDiv, FMF, Camp Pendleton, Oceanside, CA “938”
Jul 1944 Cpl, Co C, 1stBn, 27thMar, 5thMarDiv, FMF, Camp Pendleton, Oceanside, CA “600”
Company A, 1st Battalion, 27th Marines, 5th Marine Division, FMF, In the Field
Oct 1944 GySgt, Co A, 1stBn, 27thMar, 5thMarDiv, FMF, In the Field “600”
Jan 1945 GySgt, Co A, 1stBn, 27thMar, 5thMarDiv, FMF, In the Field “600; 10, emb abd LST#756 at Kawaihae, Hawaii, T.H.; 11, sailed therefrom; 17, disemb and emb abd USS HANSFORD at Lahaina Roads, Maui, T.H.; 18, sailed therefrom.”
Feb 1945 GySgt, Co A, 1stBn, 27thMar, 5thMarDiv, FMF, In the Field (Iwo Jima, Bonin Islands) “246291; 600; 19, disemb at Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands; 19-28, participated in the battle of Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands; 28, DOW received in action on Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands”