Jack's Son Posted July 31, 2012 Share #1 Posted July 31, 2012 Motor Machinist Mate-3c, Lawrence Mac Millan was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, became a Naturalized Citizen and joined the Coast Guard in June of 1942 at the age of Nineteen years. He had a fairly normal enlistment through the war, with the high points being a Commendation for his role in the Amphibious Assault on Okinawa (June 15, 1945), and receiving the Silver Lifesaving Medal (September 12, 1945). The low point being a Conviction of Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor while on liberty (April 13, 1944). The 1930 census: 1930 United States Federal Census about Lawerence D Mac Millon Name: Lawerence D Mac Millon [Lawerence D Macmillan] Gender: Male Birth Year: abt 1924 [abt 1923] Birthplace: Canada Race: White Home in 1930: Everett, Middlesex, Massachusetts View Map Marital Status: Single Immigration Year: 1929 Relation to Head of House: Son Father's Name: John D Mac Millon Father's Birthplace: Canada Mother's name: Clara M Mac Millon Mother's Birthplace: Canada (Notice how the spelling of his name, and the family name changes after the move to the U.S.) U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010 about Lawrence Macmillan Name: Lawrence Macmillan Gender: Male Birth Date: 23 Apr 1923 Death Date: 7 Aug 1987 SSN: 023149753 Branch 1: CG Enlistment Date 1: 23 Jul 1942 Release Date 1: 27 Dec 1945 After receiving the Medal, I received the research, and his Ribbon Bar was sent by the family the same day. The family has a picture of him, but to date won't send along a scan of it. In lieu of the Medal, the family kept his Official Certificate and Citation. Forum Support assisted in the research of this Thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack's Son Posted July 31, 2012 Author Share #2 Posted July 31, 2012 There seems to be confusion in ribbons, as the Coast Guard granted a Asia-Pacific Campaign Medal, while the bar has a American Defense Service Ribbon on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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tarbridge Posted July 31, 2012 Share #15 Posted July 31, 2012 A Nice Tough cased medal to find.Congrats,Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutiger83 Posted July 31, 2012 Share #16 Posted July 31, 2012 JS, You are becoming quite the collector of these medals! Congrats! I wonder why the family kept the certificate but not the medal. Seems like they go hand in hand. ....Kat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEABEEBRIAN Posted July 31, 2012 Share #17 Posted July 31, 2012 Absolutely incredible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack's Son Posted July 31, 2012 Author Share #18 Posted July 31, 2012 Robert, Kat and Brian......thank you for stoping by and making a comment! :thumbsup: I really appreciate the courtesy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
History Man Posted July 31, 2012 Share #19 Posted July 31, 2012 A beautiful example of a rare medal, congrats! Philip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted July 31, 2012 Share #20 Posted July 31, 2012 VERY nice medal! Its too bad after spending the amount of money you did with them that they cant make you a color copy of the documents and photo. Kurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wharfmaster Posted August 1, 2012 Share #21 Posted August 1, 2012 Super medal and story. I am surprised he was not awarded a Navy and Marine Corps Medal, being wartime. Best regards to all, The Wharfmaster In Peace and War. US Merchant Marine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack's Son Posted August 1, 2012 Author Share #22 Posted August 1, 2012 Super medal and story. I am surprised he was not awarded a Navy and Marine Corps Medal, being wartime.Best regards to all, The Wharfmaster In Peace and War. US Merchant Marine. Because he was CG, I'm sure that was a opportunity to give the LS medal. Not too many chances especially during the war years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1944Ike Posted August 1, 2012 Share #23 Posted August 1, 2012 :w00t: Jack, doesn`t get much better. Intoxicating liquor.....isn`t all liquor intoxicating? My uncle was the recipient of the Silver Star [i own now] in the Korean War. He was busted at one point for telling an officer where to go.......nobody is perfect! Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack's Son Posted August 1, 2012 Author Share #24 Posted August 1, 2012 Philip, Kurt, WM and Gary........thank you! I laughed when I read "Intoxicating liquor", TOO!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javelin4life Posted August 1, 2012 Share #25 Posted August 1, 2012 An amazing addition with research to boot!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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