copper252 Posted October 17, 2018 Share #1 Posted October 17, 2018 Hello, I acquired a USMC Good Conduct medal in a WWII 2nd Marine Division veteran trunk grouping. It is WWI style and numbered 25013. I am assuming it was awarded to a family member or friend. Could this medal be identified from the number? -Seth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurt Barickman Posted October 17, 2018 Share #2 Posted October 17, 2018 If you have the name from the group, when you request the file from NRPC, sometimes the rim number will be in the file. Where did the vet fight during WWII with the 2nd USMC Division? Kurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copper252 Posted October 17, 2018 Author Share #3 Posted October 17, 2018 If you have the name from the group, when you request the file from NRPC, sometimes the rim number will be in the file. Where did the vet fight during WWII with the 2nd USMC Division? Kurt He was H&S, 4th BN, 10th Marines. His obituary says Guadalcanal and Tarawa, but he only has one ribbon star on the Asiatic Pacific Ribbon. There is also pictures of his time in New Zealand. He was then sent back to the US for V-12 program. I will be getting his records on Friday. -Seth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copper252 Posted October 17, 2018 Author Share #4 Posted October 17, 2018 Would anybody be able to ID the original awardee of the USMC good conduct 25013? -Seth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Linz Posted October 17, 2018 Share #5 Posted October 17, 2018 Hello, Rim numbered Marine Corps Good Conduct Medals were issued right after World War I. They were supposed to only have been issued to Marines who enlisted for the duration of the war, I'm sure there were a few exceptions. To receive one of these Good Conduct Medals there was no specified time period only that the Marine's character of service be excellent. These medals were impressed with "No." prefixed numbers between 20,000 and 70,000. There are examples were the number was engraved rather than impressed. They were issued in white cardboard boxes with the medal number on the box lid. I have a small list of WWI Marine Good Conduct Medal recipients. The list accounts for about 1,433 of the 50,000 numbered medals issued to Marines after the war. Unfortunately your medal, No. 25013, is not on the list. Semper Fi, Bruce Linz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMCR79 Posted October 17, 2018 Share #6 Posted October 17, 2018 What was the name of the WWII Marine? - Sometimes in ancestry you can track down a Father or Uncle by cross referencing the Census Records and checking against the Marine Corps Muster Rolls - However based on statistical data the Marine awarded No. 25013 Enlisted between May to July 1917. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted October 17, 2018 Share #7 Posted October 17, 2018 What was the name of the WWII Marine? - Sometimes in ancestry you can track down a Father or Uncle by cross referencing the Census Records and checking against the Marine Corps Muster Rolls - However based on statistical data the Marine awarded No. 25013 Enlisted between May to July 1917. Bill +1 Bill Over pay/underpay its part of the process and it all works out in the end.Its all about buying what you like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobgee Posted October 17, 2018 Share #8 Posted October 17, 2018 Hello, Rim numbered Marine Corps Good Conduct Medals were issued right after World War I. They were supposed to only have been issued to Marines who enlisted for the duration of the war, I'm sure there were a few exceptions. To receive one of these Good Conduct Medals there was no specified time period only that the Marine's character of service be excellent. These medals were impressed with "No." prefixed numbers between 20,000 and 70,000. There are examples were the number was engraved rather than impressed. They were issued in white cardboard boxes with the medal number on the box lid. I have a small list of WWI Marine Good Conduct Medal recipients. The list accounts for about 1,433 of the 50,000 numbered medals issued to Marines after the war. Unfortunately your medal, No. 25013, is not on the list. Semper Fi, Bruce Linz +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copper252 Posted October 18, 2018 Author Share #9 Posted October 18, 2018 His name is Ralph S Passman, I have already checked his dad but I will check uncles. -Seth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BANGMilitaria Posted May 2, 2021 Share #10 Posted May 2, 2021 On 10/17/2018 at 2:53 PM, Bruce Linz said: Hello, Rim numbered Marine Corps Good Conduct Medals were issued right after World War I. They were supposed to only have been issued to Marines who enlisted for the duration of the war, I'm sure there were a few exceptions. To receive one of these Good Conduct Medals there was no specified time period only that the Marine's character of service be excellent. These medals were impressed with "No." prefixed numbers between 20,000 and 70,000. There are examples were the number was engraved rather than impressed. They were issued in white cardboard boxes with the medal number on the box lid. I have a small list of WWI Marine Good Conduct Medal recipients. The list accounts for about 1,433 of the 50,000 numbered medals issued to Marines after the war. Unfortunately your medal, No. 25013, is not on the list. Semper Fi, Bruce Linz Hello! Is there any chance you could look for a certain number for me? I'm looking to find out who was issued the GCM numbered 44443. Have a great day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMCR79 Posted May 3, 2021 Share #11 Posted May 3, 2021 44443 is not on the available rolls Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Jerry Posted October 9, 2021 Share #12 Posted October 9, 2021 Found No. 42326 possibly with the Marines Dog tag but wanted to see if it was on any off the lists? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Linz Posted October 9, 2021 Share #13 Posted October 9, 2021 Sadly, your good conduct medal is not on the list. My guess is the Marine would have enlisted during the first two weeks of May 1918. Can you tell me the name and enlistment date on the dog tag. Thanks. Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan H. Posted October 9, 2021 Share #14 Posted October 9, 2021 9 hours ago, Mr.Jerry said: Found No. 42326 possibly with the Marines Dog tag but wanted to see if it was on any off the lists? Thanks! Mr. Jerry, While the number doesn't fall on the list of known issues, you will find that when you check the marine's records, that the number on the Good Conduct and other early campaign medals is often recorded there. You've got a huge leg up on this medal by having the dog tag. Eventually, you ought to be able to get the marine's file. Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Jerry Posted October 9, 2021 Share #15 Posted October 9, 2021 Ah! Ok Thanks Allan- His Name is WILLIAM R. SNIVLEY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Linz Posted October 9, 2021 Share #16 Posted October 9, 2021 Here is some information on this Marine: Name: William Ray Snively Rank: Private Service Number: 117610 Enlisted: 20 May 1918 Discharged: 04 April 1919 Born: 05 December 1896 in Pennsylvania Died: 17 March 1976 in New Jersey Find A Grave: 197586740 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMCR79 Posted October 9, 2021 Share #17 Posted October 9, 2021 Jerry - Snivley enlisted in May 1918 which statistically speaking puts your GCM # within the May 1918 Enlistees. He was discharged in April 1919 and spent the bulk of his service in a clerical capacity at HQ USMC in Washington DC. Again, NPRC research should verify the GCM # Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Jerry Posted October 9, 2021 Share #18 Posted October 9, 2021 Thanks guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottplen Posted July 8, 2023 Share #19 Posted July 8, 2023 # 50446 is it on the rolls ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Linz Posted July 8, 2023 Share #20 Posted July 8, 2023 Scott, Unfortunately that medal is not on the list of recipients I have. I do see it for sale on eBay. Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottplen Posted July 8, 2023 Share #21 Posted July 8, 2023 1 hour ago, Bruce Linz said: Scott, Unfortunately that medal is not on the list of recipients I have. I do see it for sale on eBay. Bruce Thanks ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMCR79 Posted July 8, 2023 Share #22 Posted July 8, 2023 50446 sold on eBay in May of 2023 seller was "Jukeparts" (No info as to the recipient) Bil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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