Service and Campaign Awards - NHHC
WEBService and Campaign Awards. As indicated in DODM 1348.33-V2 of November 23, 2010, campaign medals are used to recognize active participation in a war or significant military combat operation of long duration and significant scope. Award is limited to those who have physically participated in the campaign from within the actual area of operations.
WEBThe Chief of Naval Operations (N09B33) .· is responsible for maintaining the master list of all unit awards and those ships and units eligible for campaign/service medals. Until the mis seventies these listings were annexed to the Awards Manual (SECNAVINST 1650.1 series). Since that time, new awards were announced periodically by Notices (1650 ...
Personal Military Decorations - NHHC
WEBDec 13, 2019 · Personal Military Decorations. SECNAVINST 1650.1H of August 22, 2006, defines a military decoration as "an award bestowed on an individual for a specific act or acts of gallantry or meritorious service." Please note that this list is far from complete at this time. Additional information on awards, including precedence of awards, may be found ...
Lyndon B. Johnson's Army Silver Star citation - NHHC
WEBNov 24, 2014 · Commander Lyndon B. Johnson's Army Silver Star Medal Citation. "For gallantry in action in the vicinity of Port Moresby and Salamaua, New Guinea on June 9, 1942. While on a mission of obtaining information in the Southwest Pacific area, Lieutenant Commander Johnson, in order to obtain personal knowledge of combat conditions, …
Decorations and Awards - NHHC
WEBMay 15, 2015 · Information has also come from the Manual of Military Decorations and Awards: DoD Service Awards—Campaign, Expeditionary, and Service Medals, May 15, 2015. Most commemorative medals (those issued prior to Navy sanctioning in 1908) are not included here because they rarely are encountered. Two, however, the Battle of Manila …
Lieutenant James Earl Carter Jr., USN - NHHC
WEBMar 3, 2023 · 39th American President. President James Earl "Jimmy" Carter graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1946 with distinction, after which he was assigned to USS Wyoming (E-AG 17) as an ensign. After completing two years of surface ship duty, Carter applied for submarine duty. He served as executive officer, engineering officer, and …
Pt. 1 - Personal Decorations - NHHC
WEBContents PART I Personal Decorations Section Page 1. General Instructions 1 (1) Purpose 1 (2) Recommendations 1 (3) Time limits 2 (4) Delegation of authority 2 (5) Posthumous Awards 2 (6) Presentation of Decorations 2 (7) Replacement of Medals 2 (8) Limitation of Medals 2 (9) Appurtenances and Devices for Decorations and Medals 2 (a) Gold Stars 2 …
Bush, George H. W. - NHHC
WEBWith the surrender of Japan, he was honorably discharged in September 1945 and then entered Yale University. Former Lieutenant George Herbert Walker Bush, U.S. Naval Reserve Transcript of Naval Service. 12 June 1924. Born in Milton, Massachusetts. 13 June 1942. Enlisted in U.S. Naval Reserve. 5 August 1942. Reported for Active Duty.
Pt. 2 - Unit Awards - NHHC
WEBJul 29, 2019 · The insignia of the Unit Citation authorized by the above Executive Order shall be in the following form and design: 1. A burgee pennant design of blue, gold, and scarlet of 27 units on the hoist by 57 units on the fly, with the gold measuring 13 units on the hoist and 48 units on the fly centered between the blue above and the scarlet below. 2.
Lieutenant Commander Gerald R. Ford, USNR - NHHC
WEB38th American President After one year as an instructor at Navy Preflight School in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Ford applied for sea duty. In May 1943, he was sent to the pre-commissioning detachment for a new light aircraft carrier, USS Monterey (CVL-26). From the ship’s commissioning on 17 June 1943 until the end of December 1944, Ford served …