Posted 8 years ago
shunk
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Help from Chris, thank you Chris for this: "I notice he is wearing theater service ribbons that were first authorized in Nov '42, but is not wearing the WWII victory medal that was first authorized in Jul '45, which he would have also been entitled to, based on his service ribbons. So, I think we can safely say the photo was taken after November 1942, most likely before July 1945."
Thank you Chris for your help in solving this mystery. It is a family photo the family has had for over 50 years, but that family can't seem to identify the individual. I am trying to identify his ribbons as to what they represent, the top row looks like "Distinguished Service". His cap is pushed back on his head in typical cockey fashion but otherwise would say "U. S. Navy" on the front of hat band.
You could EDIT the original listing ADD this new photo with it.
The back is consistent with a WW2 era image and it shows typical edge aging, so I would be confident that the image is "of the era" and not a reprint.
scott
Top ribbon is the Good Conduct Medal (GCM).
Do you have any known relatives with WW2, USN service?
scott
Scott; that was what I thought too at first, but we are old Army guys - the Navy good conduct ribbon is all red! It sure does look like the Army good conduct medal and I don’t know what else it could be – could the photographer who did the tinting mess up?
So the lower row shows this young man is wearing the Asiatic–Pacific Campaign Medal on the right, and the European–African–Middle Eastern Campaign Medal in the center. This middle medal has two service stars, meaning he served in two campaigns in that theater of operations. The one on the far left I am not too sure of, but it may be the American campaign medal. You can look up those medals in Wikipedia to see the award criteria, but it seems this fresh faced young sailor shipped to everywhere.
You're correct chris-- my mistake.
Maybe the Philippine Defense Medal-- seems that is somewhat close, but not an exact match??
scott