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army historian last won the day on March 19 2012
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Photo and documented medal and or uniform groups. Researching the above. I am a Army Field Historian for the California Center for Military History, Captain (CA). I have written articles for the above and for JOMSA. Specialize in Imperial German Colonial/Naval, and ship survivor (all countries) groups.
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Post WWII Navy Service
army historian replied to Michael Johnson's topic in United States of America
Michael you can order his records from the National Personnel Center - using an SF-180 (find online). SF = Standard Form. It has all the information you will need, but you have to have some information on him: Social security number, date of birth and death is about minimum. Captain Albert standard-form-180.pdf -
Hopes Dashed, or All that Glitters Isn't Gold
army historian replied to Michael Johnson's topic in United States of America
Yes from what you posted those would be his awards. George -
Post WWII Navy Service
army historian replied to Michael Johnson's topic in United States of America
First remark Their are very many "Smart" listing. The best fit I found - Cruise Book. Name: Spcm W D Smart Ship Name: USS Constellation Ship Classification: CVA-64 Year Range: 1967 SPCM - Master Chief Steam Propulsionman (1947-1967) very possible, has a Navy Good Conduct Medal, and 6 other ribbons. Possible: NGC, China Service, WW2 Occupation, National Defense, Korea Service, [Armed Forces Expeditionary (Vietnam) or Vietnam Service], UN Korean Medal. 5 Medal Bars were very typical. I hope this helps. Captain Albert -
Korean Service in Japan Only
army historian replied to Michael Johnson's topic in United States of America
I once researched a "Korean War" Veteran, who served only in Japan. His DD-214 listed both the US Korea Service Medal and the UN Korean Service Medal. So it is possible. Many units in Japan qualified. Captain Albert -
Named Coast Guard/Navy WW2/Korean War Medal Bar
army historian replied to Paul R's topic in United States of America
Very nice - and I like the research. -
Nice!
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Very nice. Medical?
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Question on normal Vietnam deployment
army historian replied to army historian's topic in United States of America
Thanks guys, I know the man and a little of his service - tried to contact him - but no answer. I do have 2 pictures of him, one a verified 1967 cruise book photo on the Hancock. I manged to pick up 2 privately named medals to him thus my interest. George -
I'm working on a Vietnam period Navy medal group. I have a question on the normal length of a Vietnam period deployment. He served 1966-1970 and in 1967 was an Apprentice Sailor Gunner's field. He was on the USS Hancock. Thanks George
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Would love to see the Navy uniform. Captain Albert
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Help needed with dating US buttons
army historian replied to VC89's topic in United States of America
That pattern was used after WW1 (darken type), say 1921 on. George -
US World War 1 Helmets
army historian replied to Chris Boonzaier's topic in United States of America
Very nice Chris. Thanks for sharing George -
US Navy Officer USS Helena, and Blimp pilot
army historian replied to army historian's topic in United States of America
Yes Hugh and Igor the Blimps were very effective. They were under orders not to engage submarines on the surface, because they were such good large targets. One did and was shot down. Very nervy pilot. These people never got any Air Medals for some reason, a shame. George