Robswashashore Posted February 27, 2011 Share #1 Posted February 27, 2011 I'm watching The Godfather tonight and just noticed Michael's ribbon rack on his USMC uniform. Is it my imagination, or does he have both a PTO AN an EAME ribbon? And campaign stars on both? And is it unusual to have both a Silver Star and an Navy and Marine Corps Medal? Guess he really was a hero... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack's Son Posted February 27, 2011 Share #2 Posted February 27, 2011 Looks to me to have a Silver Star, Combat Action Ribbon, Purple Heart, American Defense Service Medal, ETO, and then.............. OMG, an Army Good Conduct Medal Ribbon!! :ermm: I've just looked again with a loop, and you may be correct with the thought of the APCM!?? :think: Now I'm wondering if instead of the CAR, the middle may be the Navy and Marine Corps Medal Ribbon??.....I need some new eyes!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hudson Posted February 27, 2011 Share #3 Posted February 27, 2011 Asked to explain where he got those ribbons, the former Marine officer, said, "Uh, they fell off a truck.... yeah, that's it, off a truck." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMCR79 Posted February 27, 2011 Share #4 Posted February 27, 2011 Looks to me to have a Silver Star, Combat Action Ribbon, Purple Heart, American Defense Service Medal, ETO, and then.............. OMG, an Army Good Conduct Medal Ribbon!! :ermm: I've just looked again with a loop, and you may be correct with the thought of the APCM!?? :think: Now I'm wondering if instead of the CAR, the middle may be the Navy and Marine Corps Medal Ribbon??.....I need some new eyes!! SS, NMCM, PH AP, ETO, Vic In Godfather 2 he claims (before the US Senate) that he was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross Trivia.... S/F Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usmcski Posted February 27, 2011 Share #5 Posted February 27, 2011 Unlikely, but not impossible....remember, there WERE Marines in the OSS in Europe. Anything's possible in Hollywood, right? Semper! Ski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted February 27, 2011 Share #6 Posted February 27, 2011 How about the 6th Marines who were in Iceland before moving to the Pacific? Marines with a Ships Detatchment are also possibilities. Kurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted February 27, 2011 Share #7 Posted February 27, 2011 Hey Jean...I wouldn't dig too deep if I were you or you'll either end up sleeping with the fishes or with a horse's head in your bed. Capiche? Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted February 27, 2011 Share #8 Posted February 27, 2011 just a movie...lucky they used 1/2" bars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Flage Guy Posted February 27, 2011 Share #9 Posted February 27, 2011 Yeah, I guess this would rank up there with Harrison Ford's M1951 Field Jacket in "Force 10 From Navarone", which is set in 1944 Like Brig says, just a movie; this stuff doesn't even occur to the average viewer, but they can't get nothin' by us!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted March 3, 2011 Share #10 Posted March 3, 2011 ever notice the giant flash and explosion of grenades in war movies...they build it up so much you're almost disappointed when you throw your own...almost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrapneldude Posted March 3, 2011 Share #11 Posted March 3, 2011 ever notice the giant flash and explosion of grenades in war movies...they build it up so much you're almost disappointed when you throw your own...almost It may not be a great big firey explosion, but feeling the concussion of the explosion from a hand grenade rattle your innards and thump your chest more than makes up for the visual disappointment itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
67Rally Posted March 3, 2011 Share #12 Posted March 3, 2011 Unlikely, but not impossible....remember, there WERE Marines in the OSS in Europe. Anything's possible in Hollywood, right? Semper! Ski Wait a second...you guys are actually suggesting that Hollywood and their vast army of technical advisors don't take the time to get it right? I am flabbergasted to think that they'd portray inaccuracies in uniforms and decorations considering the attention to detail and expended effort they take to get the portrayals correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uplandmod Posted November 8, 2012 Share #13 Posted November 8, 2012 Could we conclude that he was a Mustang? I do believe that is a Victory Medal Ribbon and not a AGC. Leonardo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johan Willaert Posted November 8, 2012 Share #14 Posted November 8, 2012 Never knew Sgt Dohun of the 101AB Div was somehow related to the Corleones.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted November 8, 2012 Share #15 Posted November 8, 2012 Here's another view, that last one sure does look like the Army Good Conduct ribbon. Also it was the Navy Cross he said he was awarded not the DSC at that Washington hearing. but as we see he wears no NC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uplandmod Posted November 8, 2012 Share #16 Posted November 8, 2012 I was thinking his Navy Cross was a postwar upgrade from the SS. I have a uniform ID where he was given an upgrade in 1947. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vostoktrading Posted November 8, 2012 Share #17 Posted November 8, 2012 Here's another view, that last one sure does look like the Army Good Conduct ribbon. Also it was the Navy Cross he said he was awarded not the DSC at that Washington hearing. but as we see he wears no NC. Maybe he earned it after he whacked Sollozzo & Captain McClusky? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uplandmod Posted November 8, 2012 Share #18 Posted November 8, 2012 Here's what I can gather from Godfather fan sites. Here's the quote from the book: But when World War II broke out, Michael Corleone volunteered for the Marine Corps. He enlisted and fought over the Pacific Ocean. He became a Captain and won medals. In 1944 his picture was printed in Life magazine with a photo layout of his deeds. When Michael Corleone was discharged early in 1945 to recover from a disabling wound, he had no idea that his father had arranged his release. He stayed home for a few weeks, then, without consulting anyone, entered Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire, and so he left his father's house. Now here is what I am thinking: He was in ROTC program of some sort in college when the war broke out in 1941. He gets commissioned a Lieutenant and after training he heads off to Atlantic Ship Detachment sea service for about a year or so. He helps save the life of somebody drowning and earns his Navy and Marine Corp medal. Without skipping a beat they send him off to the Pacific where he earns his PH and SS in some sort of combat role. Never received the American Campaign as he wasn't in the US long enough earn one. He clearly has a SS during the wedding and it was later upgraded to a Navy Cross a few years after the war, or he was lying at the Senate Hearing but I believe he was very proud of his service and wouldn't lie about it, although he's lying about everything else at the hearing. I know this is all made up but it's just fun trying to figure this one out.... Any other input? Leonardo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12thengr Posted November 10, 2012 Share #19 Posted November 10, 2012 That's good. It's true about the American Campaign Medal. My Dad shipped out so soon after Pearl Harbor with the 41st Division that he didn't earn one either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uplandmod Posted November 10, 2012 Share #20 Posted November 10, 2012 I have a few Usmc uniforms that didn't earn the american campaign as well. It was somewhat common to be in that situation. Leonardo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uplandmod Posted November 24, 2012 Share #21 Posted November 24, 2012 Watching the Godfather right now, and its definately a victory ribbon. LF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gap Posted April 22, 2021 Share #22 Posted April 22, 2021 He is also wearing Army style captain bars on his epaulettes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn Posted April 23, 2021 Share #23 Posted April 23, 2021 marines did serve at D Day Normandy, some were gunners on the naval ships Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted April 23, 2021 Share #24 Posted April 23, 2021 This from the Hollywood Racks Topic, see posts #288 trough #292 https://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/245226-hollywood-ribbon-racks-ribbon-bars-and-medals/page/12/&tab=comments#comment-2533390 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted April 23, 2021 Share #25 Posted April 23, 2021 The bottom ribbon bar is upside down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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