Dirk Posted February 17, 2018 Share #201 Posted February 17, 2018 Nice as always Bob! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobgee Posted February 17, 2018 Share #202 Posted February 17, 2018 Here's a couple awarded only days apart in 1911 with very close numbers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted February 17, 2018 Share #203 Posted February 17, 2018 That #413's a looker! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam R Posted August 2, 2018 Share #204 Posted August 2, 2018 Here's a nice five bar that's part of a campaign medal group covering 1917 to 1947. The 3rd through 6th are all engraved on the reverse. The 7th Enlistment bar was probably issued post WWII and is blank on the reverse. Holton's first enlistment was in the Army, with combat service in the AEF. He was at Pearl Harbor on 7 Dec 41. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottplen Posted August 2, 2018 Share #205 Posted August 2, 2018 Korean War Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katieony Posted August 3, 2018 Share #206 Posted August 3, 2018 Here's a nice five bar that's part of a campaign medal group covering 1917 to 1947. The 3rd through 6th are all engraved on the reverse. The 7th Enlistment bar was probably issued post WWII and is blank on the reverse. Holton's first enlistment was in the Army, with combat service in the AEF. He was at Pearl Harbor on 7 Dec 41. A rare medal indeed...thanks for sharing the images! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reforger Posted March 1, 2019 Share #207 Posted March 1, 2019 The only two WWII USMC GCMs I can add: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reforger Posted June 16, 2019 Share #208 Posted June 16, 2019 Let me add these two 1st Marine Division GCMs from two different wars: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim T Posted July 4, 2019 Share #209 Posted July 4, 2019 Heres my contribution acknowledging the service of one obviously patriotic Marine. With beginner's dumb luck i was able to adjust the lighting so that the engraving stands out: the patina is actually a dark chocolate toning typical of the era (evidenced by the rifle, which is tilted at a different angle in this photo). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aerialbridge Posted July 4, 2019 Share #210 Posted July 4, 2019 Maybe not born on the 4th of July, but he got his good conduct on the 4th of July. Beautiful medal. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warguy Posted July 4, 2019 Share #211 Posted July 4, 2019 Very nice very early one there. Thanks for sharing, I love the early style of etching Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanemono Posted July 4, 2019 Share #212 Posted July 4, 2019 Here is an early GCM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanemono Posted July 4, 2019 Share #213 Posted July 4, 2019 and another... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobgee Posted July 4, 2019 Share #214 Posted July 4, 2019 Great medals! Happy 4th! Semper Fi - Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aerialbridge Posted July 4, 2019 Share #215 Posted July 4, 2019 +1! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reforger Posted November 26, 2019 Share #216 Posted November 26, 2019 Eniwetok Veteran Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reforger Posted January 3, 2020 Share #217 Posted January 3, 2020 And one more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustang.CDR Posted January 4, 2020 Share #218 Posted January 4, 2020 Has anyone noted this style of engraving on a WWI GCM. The Rim is stamped No. 22487. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Linz Posted January 4, 2020 Share #219 Posted January 4, 2020 Hello, As you probably know rim numbered, World War I, USMC Good Conduct Medals were rarely official named. These medals, No. 20000 through about No. 70000, were almost always issued unnamed. I have observed several examples like yours that have the Marine's initials engraved in script on the reverse. Do you have a name associated with this medal? Its a beauty, thanks for showing it. Semper Fi, Bruce Linz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Linz Posted January 4, 2020 Share #220 Posted January 4, 2020 Reforger, Thanks for posting your Marine Corps Good Conduct Medals. Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanemono Posted January 4, 2020 Share #221 Posted January 4, 2020 Here is a GCM to Private Minnie Evangeline Wright United States Marine Corps. During WWI the Marine Corps experienced many casualties in Europe. Men were working at Marine Corps offices in the United States who could be sent overseas, their jobs could be filled by women. When the Marine Corps announced that women would be allowed to join to help “free a man to fight,” the response was overwhelming. In New York City over 2000 women showed up at the recruiting office. The greatest need was for stenographers, bookkeepers, accountants, and typists. Since there would not be time to train the women, the recruits had to be able to demonstrate their abilities and underwent rigorous exams. Two-thousand women applied in New York City only five were accepted. The 305 women selected for enlistment into the Marine Corps had unusually high speed and accuracy as stenographers and typists. Pvt. Minnie E. Wright was one of those 305 woman Marines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustang.CDR Posted January 5, 2020 Share #222 Posted January 5, 2020 Hello, As you probably know rim numbered, World War I, USMC Good Conduct Medals were rarely official named. These medals, No. 20000 through about No. 70000, were almost always issued unnamed. I have observed several examples like yours that have the Marine's initials engraved in script on the reverse. Do you have a name associated with this medal? Its a beauty, thanks for showing it. Semper Fi, Bruce Linz Sorry but no name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobgee Posted January 5, 2020 Share #223 Posted January 5, 2020 Here is a GCM to Private Minnie Evangeline Wright United States Marine Corps. During WWI the Marine Corps experienced many casualties in Europe. Men were working at Marine Corps offices in the United States who could be sent overseas, their jobs could be filled by women. When the Marine Corps announced that women would be allowed to join to help “free a man to fight,” the response was overwhelming. In New York City over 2000 women showed up at the recruiting office. The greatest need was for stenographers, bookkeepers, accountants, and typists. Since there would not be time to train the women, the recruits had to be able to demonstrate their abilities and underwent rigorous exams. Two-thousand women applied in New York City only five were accepted. The 305 women selected for enlistment into the Marine Corps had unusually high speed and accuracy as stenographers and typists. Pvt. Minnie E. Wright was one of those 305 woman Marines. Outstanding and very RARE group! Thanks for sharing. Semper Fi Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aerialbridge Posted January 5, 2020 Share #224 Posted January 5, 2020 Beautiful group, special enough, but having the period cabinet photo really ices it. Thanks for sharing, Dick and Happy New Year, AB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
repbrock Posted January 20, 2020 Share #225 Posted January 20, 2020 Earl Albert Peiffer No. 3292. Good Conduct for 2nd enlistment... Earl was my Great Uncle and I have his paperwork for USMC Good Conduct, War Service Letter and a photo. Unfortunately, I don't have the medal itself... Contact me if you come across that number, I suspect it is out there somewhere... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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