Posted on Apr 14, 2015
Which is your highest precedent military award, or your most treasured? Post a picture
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I am fascinated with militaria, and that includes honors that SM's have earned that I speak to on a daily basis...here on RP.
So, this is a Get-To-Know you question...post and share if you'd like us all to get to know you a little better. Provide a brief description of how you were awarded the top award.
So, this is a Get-To-Know you question...post and share if you'd like us all to get to know you a little better. Provide a brief description of how you were awarded the top award.
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WOW SGM! When I saw this question, the first thing that came to mind were my Dog Tags. But if I had to chose an actual award or awards. It would be my grandfather's shadow box with his awards from WWII and his dog tags. So, before I left for the STAN, I sent paperwork up to the VA in D.C. on trying to get the awards my grandfather should of been awarded for his service during WWII. So, while I was deployed, i would ask my wife like every month had anything come back from the VA. Of course her response was always the same NO. So on March 1, 2013 I was promoted to SSG and on that same day my Grandfathers awards came in from the VA. Of course my wife would tell me for the next two 1/2 months that nothing had come in. So, my wife and parents throw a welcome home party for me and after we had all eaten, my wife asked me to sit down. She then brings out this present wrapped in camo wrapping paper. Once I noticed what it was the water faucet was turned on. Then She told me they came in the same day I got promoted. So next to my Dog Tags, my Grandfathers Awards and Dog Tags are my most cherished awards.
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SGT John Overby
SPC Joseph Kenny - She did a great work of surprise and honor because she understood how you felt about getting the VA to provide the information for you. Super important.
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SPC Jan Allbright, M.Sc., R.S.
SFC Mark Merino
Pretty sure that the fact that my citations have the same date is not uinque.
Pretty sure that the fact that my citations have the same date is not uinque.
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Meritorious Service Medal - Beirut, Lebanon (1983-1984)
Back in the 80s, it was rare to see an enlisted Marine with a Meritorious Service Medal --- they usually went to senior enlisted (upon retirement) and, of course, to officers.
Back in the 80s, it was rare to see an enlisted Marine with a Meritorious Service Medal --- they usually went to senior enlisted (upon retirement) and, of course, to officers.
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SSG(P) (Join to see)
No kidding, this us usually an end of service award...OOH-RAH Gunny. I hope my end of service award is this exact award.
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