FightenIrish35 Posted December 22, 2008 Share #1 Posted December 22, 2008 Im wondering what is the ribbon that is on the three piece bar on the farthest right presented for? Thanks a bunch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremiahcable Posted December 22, 2008 Share #2 Posted December 22, 2008 It's a NUC, Naval Unit Citation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FightenIrish35 Posted December 22, 2008 Author Share #3 Posted December 22, 2008 tthanks jermeiah,would it make sense for a WW2 Marine to recivieve one and what kind of things would this be given for? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrapneldude Posted December 22, 2008 Share #4 Posted December 22, 2008 tthanks jermeiah,would it make sense for a WW2 Marine to recivieve one and what kind of things would this be given for?Thanks Naval Unit Citation was awarded quite a bit in WWII to various Marine and Navy units that distinguished themselves. It would make perfect sense for any Marine or Sailor to have this on his uniform. Marine units got these for various things...participation in certain battles / campaigns that were especially vital to success in the theater, etc. check out the post on WWII US Marine Uniforms in the uniforms section -- you'll see plenty of NUC and PUC ribbons there. The NUC and PUC for USN /Marine troops is a "ribbon only" award -- meaning there is no medal associated with it. When worn with full sized medals, the unit citations are worn on the wearer's right side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collectsmedals Posted December 23, 2008 Share #5 Posted December 23, 2008 I think its actually called a Navy Unit Commendation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collectsmedals Posted December 23, 2008 Share #6 Posted December 23, 2008 The Navy Unit Commendation was authorized on December 18, 1944. Awarded by the Secretary of the Navy to any qualifying unit of the Navy or Marine Corps. It is awarded to any unit that distinguishes itself by outstanding heroism in combat against a hostile foreign force or for extreemly meritorious service not involving combat but in support of military operations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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