PLEASE FOLLOW OUR E BAY STORE. SALE SEE OUR STORE. PLEASE READ WHOLE ADD. This is a United States Navy Good Conduct/WW1/WW2 medal group to a Chief Aviation Ordnanceman. The group includes a US Navy WW1 Victory medal. It has the original full wrapped, flat swivel locking clasp brooch and original ribbon. The ribbon does show wear at the folds but it holds the PATROL bar and hangs the planchet. The planchet is in good condition but does show some light spots on the obverse and reverse. Includes the Navy Good Conduct medal, that has the original full wrapped barrel locking clasp brooch and original ribbon. The ribbon does show some wear at the top near the brooch, but it still hangs the planchet. The planchet is in very good condition and the reverse is officially engraved “MILES/KINGSLEY/AGER/1933″. Includes the American Defense Service medal that has the original WW2 type slot brooch and original ribbon. The ribbon is in very good condition. The planchet is also in very good condition but there are a few light spots on the reverse. Includes the American Campaign medal, that has the original crimp brooch and original ribbon. The ribbon does show some light wear at the top near the brooch. The planchet is in very good condition. Includes the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign medal that has the original crimp brooch and original ribbon. The planchet does show some dark spots on both the obverse and reverse. Includes the WW2 Victory medal, that has the original WW2 type slot brooch, and original ribbon. The ribbon does show some light stains on the front. The planchet is in good condition but does show a fair amount of pitting to both the obverse and reverse. Includes the 1921 Republic of Chili medal for a US Navy visit. The planchet is missing a ribbon and brooch, but is in very good condition. Includes the 1925 Australian Participation Cruise medal which is in very good condition. This medal group was awarded and issued to Chief Aviation Ordnanceman (CAO) Miles Kingsley Ager. Ager was born in Chehalis, Washington, on April 23, 1895. He first joined the Navy in June of 1915, at Puget Sound Naval Yard. After basic training at San Francisco Naval Training Center he was assigned to the USS Pittsburgh and served with the AEF, earning the WW1 Victory with Patrol clasp. He was Commended by by his Commanding Officer, in October, November of 1918, for volunteering to work during the influenza epidemic. He did reenlist many times, and in 1919 was honorably discharged from the USS Pittsburgh at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, but reenisted on board. When Pearl Harbor was attacked he was assigned to the Norden Bombsight factory in New York, and later was assigned to he USS Yorktown as Leading Chief Ordnanceman. He was released from active duty in March of 1945 at Seattle, WA, and eventually retired in May of 1945. He died on August 5, 1961, at Lincoln County, Oregon, and is buried at the Willamette National Cemetery, in Portland, OR. I will include at least 10 pages of copies of his military records as provided by the St.
BAILEY BANKS & BIDDLE COMPANY. RE-RIBBON DRAPE TESTED U. The Mexican Service Medal is an award of the United States military which was established by General Orders of the United States War Department on December 12, 1917. The Mexican Service Medal recognizes those service members who performed military service against Mexican forces between the dates of April 12, 1911 and June 16, 1919. To be awarded the Mexican Service Medal, a service member was required to perform military duty during the time period of eligibility and in one of the following military engagements. Veracruz Expedition: April 21 to November 23, 1914. Punitive Expedition into Mexico: March 14, 1916 to February 7, 1917. Buena Vista, Mexico: December 1, 1917. San Bernardino Canyon, Mexico: December 26, 1917. La Grulla, Texas: January 8 – January 9, 1918. Pilares, Chihuahua: March 28, 1918. Nogales, Arizona: November 1-26, 1915, or August 27, 1918. El Paso, Texas and Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua: June 15 – June 16, 1919. The United States Navy issued the Mexican Service Medal to members of the Navy and Marines who participated in any of the above actions, as well as to service members who served aboard U. Naval vessels patrolling Mexican waters between April 21 and November 26, 1914, or between March 14, 1916, and February 7, 1917. The Mexican Service Medal was also awarded to any service member who was wounded or killed while participating in action any against hostile Mexican forces between April 12, 1911 and February 7, 1917. Although a single decoration, both the Army and Navy issued two different versions of the Mexican Service Medal. The Army Mexican Service Medal displayed an engraving of a yucca plant, while the Navy version depicts the San Juan de Ulúa fortress in Veracruz harbor. Both medals displayed the annotation “1911 – 1917″ on the bottom of the medal. The Mexican Service Medal was a one time decoration and there were no service stars authorized for those who had participated in multiple engagements. For those Army members who had been cited for gallantry in combat, the Citation Star was authorized as a device to the Mexican Service Medal. There were no devices authorized for the Navy’s version of the decoration. A similar decoration, known as the Mexican Border Service Medal also existed for those who had performed support duty to Mexican combat expeditions from within the United States. Please let me know if there’s anything else I can do for you!
Vintage US Navy 1898 West Indies Campaign Medal for Service during Spanish American War nice quality early thick Studley strike , not numbered on edge and suspended on early WORN Ribbon and split wrap brooch with open catch, (see scans).
This original WWII United States Navy Expeditions Medal from 1970 is a rare and highly collectible pin. It commemorates significant naval expeditions and is an exceptional piece for collectors of military memorabilia and historical artifacts.
Original WWI US Navy 1918 Great Lakes Naval Station Medal. Very nice original item. Full size medal with replacement ribbon and hanger. Made and marked by DIEGES & CLUST. Name is etched into the reverse. At the start of 1917, just prior to the United States entry to World War I, Great Lakes was under the command of Captain William A. Moffett and had 39 permanent brick buildings, over 165 acres (67 ha), and about 1,500 Sailors. At the close of the war, there were 776 buildings, with 1,200 acres (490 ha) and about 45,000 Sailors in training; 125,000 had been trained at Great Lakes during the war. Please feel free to ask any questions. We strive to satisfy our customers.
Mexico 1911 – 1917 United States Navy for Service Medal # 13409 – Border Issue. Original Mexico 1911 – 1917 United States Navy for Service Medal # 13409 – Border Issue; Good Issued. As Photographed with typical age wear as seen. A Suitable Candidate for any Period Collection, Impression, or Display. Recent Estate Collection Acquisition & Presented as Acquired, Scarce. Check back often – we search estates and sources across the world to bring a fine selection of militaria. Please review all photos for details regarding the condition of the item listed – further condition information will be included in the listing as is relevant, if you need additional photographs or have questions regarding the condition please do not hesitate to ask. I describe all items to the best of my ability – please do not hesitate to ask any and all questions prior to the close of the listing. Mistakes very rarely occur – however if one does please rest assured that it will be corrected. International Buyers are Welcome!
This Navy Distinguished Service Medal is a highly coveted and prestigious award that recognizes exceptional service and leadership during World War II (1939-45). It is a genuine, original item from this historic time period and is a must-have for any serious militaria collector. The medal’s design features an eagle with its wings spread wide and clutching a shield, symbolizing the strength and bravery of the United States Navy. The ribbon is a striking red, white, and blue, reminiscent of the American flag. This award is a true piece of history and a testament to the bravery and sacrifice of those who served in the Navy during World War II.
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PLEASE FOLLOW OUR E BAY STORE. SALE SEE OUR STORE. PLEASE READ WHOLE ADD. Further information: Washington Naval Conference. And USS Panay incident. At the end of World War I, the United States Navy had almost 500,000 officers and enlisted men and women and in terms of personnel was the largest in the world. Younger officers were enthusiastic about the potential of land-based naval aviation as well as the potential roles of aircraft carriers. Chief of Naval Operations Benson was not among them. He tried to abolish aviation in 1919 because he could not conceive of any use the fleet will ever have for aviation. However Roosevelt listened to the visionaries and reversed Benson’s decision. The US Navy’s first aircraft carrier. American isolationist feeling and the economic concerns of the others led to the Washington Naval Conference. The outcome of the conference included the Washington Naval Treaty. (also known as the Five-Power treaty), and limitations on the use of submarines. The treaty recognized the U. One consequence was to encourage the development of light cruisers. The United States’s first carrier, a converted collier. Was commissioned in 1922, and soon joined by USS Lexington. Which had been designed as battlecruisers. Until the treaty forbade it. Organizationally, the Bureau of Aeronautics. Was formed in 1921; naval aviators would become referred to as members of the United States Naval Air Corps. Army airman Billy Mitchell. Challenged the Navy by trying to demonstrate that warships could be destroyed by land-based bombers. He destroyed his career in 1925 by publicly attacking senior leaders in the Army and Navy for incompetence for their almost treasonable administration of the national defense. Chief of Naval Operations William V. Emphasis on disarmament and went along with postponement of new construction and cutting the fleet. Other naval officers disagreed sharply with Hoover’s policies. Had been in effect in civilian control of the Navy during World War I, knew many senior officers, and strongly supported naval expansion. The Navy’s preparation was helped along by another Navy assistant secretary turned president, Franklin D. The naval limitation treaties also applied to bases, but Congress only approved building seaplane bases on Wake Island. And rejected any additional funds for bases on Guam and the Philippines. The Navy had a presence in the Far East with a naval base in the US-owned Philippines and river gunboats in China on the Yangtze River. The gunboat USS Panay. Was bombed and machine-gunned by Japanese airplanes. Washington quickly accepted Japan’s apologies and compensation. African-Americans were enlisted during World War I, but this was halted in 1919 and they were mustered out of the Navy. Starting in the 1930s a few were recruited to serve as stewards in the officers mess. African-Americans were recruited in larger numbers only after Roosevelt insisted in 1942. The Naval Act of 1936. Authorized the first new battleship since 1921, and USS North Carolina. Was laid down in October 1937. The Second Vinson Act. Authorized a 20% increase in the size of the Navy, and in June 1940 the Two-Ocean Navy Act. Authorized an 11% expansion in the Navy. Chief of Naval Operations. In September 1940, the Destroyers for Bases Agreement. In 1941, the Atlantic Fleet. The Navy’s first shot in anger came on April 9, when the destroyer USS Niblack. Dropped depth charges on a U-boat detected while Niblack was rescuing survivors from a torpedoed Dutch freighter. In October, the destroyers Kearny. Were torpedoed, and Reuben James was lost. Submarines were the “silent service”-in terms of operating characteristics and the closed-mouth preferences of the submariners. Strategists had, however, been looking into this new type of warship, influenced in large part by Germany’s nearly successful U-boat campaign. As early as 1912, Lieutenant Chester Nimitz had argued for long-range submarines to accompany the fleet to scout the enemy’s location. The new head of the Submarine Section in 1919 was Captain Thomas Hart, who argued that submarines could win the next war: There is no quicker or more effective method of defeating Japan than the cutting of her sea communications. However Hart was astonished to discover how backward American submarines were compared to captured German U-boats, and how unready they were for their mission. The public supported submarines for their coastal protection mission; they would presumably intercept enemy fleets approaching San Francisco or New York. The Navy realized it was a mission that isolationists in Congress would fund, but it was not actually serious. Old-line admirals said the mission of the subs ought to be as eyes of the battle fleet, and as assistants in battle. That was unfeasible since even on the surface submarines could not move faster than 20 knots, far slower than the 30 knot main warships. The young commanders were organized into a “Submarine Officers’ Conference” in 1926. They argued they were best suited for the commerce raiding that had been the forte of the U-boats. They therefore redesigned their new boats along German lines, and added the new requirement that they be capable of sailing alone for 7,500 miles on a 75-day mission. Unrestricted submarine warfare had led to war with Germany in 1917, and was still vigorously condemned both by public opinion and by treaties, including the London Treaty of 1930. The Navy kept its plans secret from civilians. The challenge of designing appropriate new boats became a high priority by 1934, and was solved in 1936 as the first new long-range, all welded submarines were launched. Even better were the S-class Salmon class. (launched in 1937), and its successors the T-class or Tambor submarines. Of 1939 and the Gato class of 1940. At 300 feet in length and 1500 tons, they were twice as big as the German U-boats, but still highly maneuverable. In only 35 seconds they could crash dive to 60 feet. The superb Mark 3 TDC Torpedo Data Computer (an analog computer) took data from periscope or sonar readings on the target’s bearing, range and angle on the bow, and continuously set the course and proper gyroscope angle for a salvo of torpedoes until the moment of firing. Six forward tubes and 4 aft were ready for the 24 Mk-14 “fish” the subs carried. New steels and welding techniques strengthened the hull, enabling the subs to dive as deep as 400 feet in order to avoid depth charges. Expecting long cruises the 65 crewmen enjoyed good living conditions, complete with frozen steaks and air conditioning to handle the hot waters of the Pacific. The new subs could remain at sea for 75 days, and cover 10,000 miles, without resupply. The submariners thought they were ready-but they had two hidden flaws. The penny-pinching atmosphere of the 1930s produced hypercautious commanders and defective torpedoes. Both would have to be replaced in World War II.
