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This listing is more aimed for those who seek to preserve history almost lost to time. Now found within the folds of modern marketplaces, I attempt to find as much information about their service, along with photos, obituaries, any other information pertaining to the individual. May God bless those past and present who sacrifice so much for us, and may their sacrifice never be in vain. Here is an Army Good Conduct Medal that is named to Phillip C McManus. He was born on October 26, 1924 in Pomona, California. He lived in California, going through middle, high, to Junior/Community College before registering for the draft on December 20, 1942, volunteering around June of 1943 (Progress-Bulletin), and officially enlisting on September 28, 1943. He found himself in the Air Corps Reserves in Sheppard Field Air Corps Base in Wichita Falls, Texas. The base conducted basic training in eight different schools of the Air Corps including Glider Mechanics School, but the primary focus was to train Aircraft Mechanics. McManus was then stationed at Lowry Field in Denver, Colorado in 1944 (Progress-Bulletin) which used to be an Air Force military base. At the time of his discharge he held the rank of Sergeant with the specialty of Airplane Armorer Gunner, to which he made inspections and repairs on aircraft armament such as bomb release mechanisms, cannons, guns, equipment, and more. He was part of a bombardment group, but the quality of his DD212 & Discharge Certificate is so poor, it’s hard to tell what it could be. The paper trail effectively ends there. His Army Good Conduct Medal. Replacement Ribbon Bars American Camp. Copy of his DD212, Discharge Certificate, & VA Benefits Documents. Copy of all documents pictured. The medal is in good condition, has a circle marking from an adhesive tag. The ribbon has a bit of wear too.
Vintage from the 1910s. This is an authentic extremely rare World War I U. Insignia button of the U. The Tank Corps of the American Expeditionary Forces was the mechanized unit that engaged in tank warfare for the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) on the Western Front during World War I. Lieutenant Colonel George S. Patton, pictured here in France, in the summer of 1918, standing in front of a French Renault tank. Please see info about the U. This website shows a photo which you can use for comparison.
This is a very nice U. World War II Air Medal in its black leatherette presentation case that is in excellent condition. The planchet is nicely struck and with an unblemished bronze finish that is now with an attractive light age toned patina. It is suspended from its original ribbon, which is strong, undamaged, and with excellent color. The medal is mounted on its original WWII type slot broach with fully functional pin and catch assemblies. The black leatherette case contains both the pin back ribbon bar and the enameled lapel pin. The outer lid of the case is titled, “AIR MEDAL” in gold leaf. Both the interior and exterior of the case are nice, clean, and without any problems.
This is a fantastic collection of original US Air Medals and Ribbons from the WW2-Korea era. These vintage items are in their original cases and are a great addition to any militaria collection. The medals and ribbons are from the United States and were awarded for bravery and other military achievements during WW2-Korea conflict. The collection includes items from the Army Air Corps and the United States Air Force. This lot is a must-have for any serious collector of military medals and ribbons. The green sharp shooter badge does not have the pin. Shown in picture as well.
This is a very nice U. World War II Air Medal in its black leatherette presentation case that is in excellent condition. The planchet is nicely struck and with nice bronze finish that is now with an attractive light age toned patina. It is mounted on its original ribbon, which is undamaged, strong, and with excellent color. It is suspended from its original WWII type slot broach with fully functional pin and catch assemblies. The black leatherette case contains both the pinback ribbon bar and the lapel pin. The outer lid of the case is titled, “AIR MEDAL” in gold leaf. A fine example in excellent, undamaged condition.
ORIGINAL WORLD WAR I UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, SEWN BAR BROOCH. RE-RIBBONED DRAPE TESTED U. Please let me know if there’s anything else I can do for you!
Since this Good Conduct Medal is edge numbered “53,600, ” I believe it dates to WWI. It’s in great condition. Marine Corps clasp that the ribbon and medal are suspended from was eliminated after 1935, and stamping the recipient’s name on the back of the medal began during World War II. The ribbon and the cast bronze elements here are in very good condition and the original pin on the clasp operates smoothly and properly.
Vintage from the 1910s. This is an authentic extremely rare World War I U. Insignia button of the U. The Tank Corps of the American Expeditionary Forces was the mechanized unit that engaged in tank warfare for the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) on the Western Front during World War I. Lieutenant Colonel George S. Patton, pictured here in France, in the summer of 1918, standing in front of a French Renault tank. Please see info about the U. This website shows a photo which you can use for comparison.
ORIGINAL WORLD WAR II UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, SEWN BAR BROOCH. ORIGINAL WORLD WAR II UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS ASIATIC PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL, W/ UNMARKED CRIMP BROOCH. ORIGINAL WORLD WAR II UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS VICTORY MEDAL, W/ SLOT BROOCH. Please let me know if there’s anything else I can do for you!