Help with "GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL" Updated with pic of Plaque 3/20/10

**doublet2a** · Dec 22, 2009, 09:37 PM

First glance when i dug this, I thought Boy Scouts
After clean up, it obviously not.
Military I think

There's a man's name under the star on the banner,
but I tried to photo shopped it out

Can any body give me any info on this type of medal

Thanks

Tim

**sniffer** · Dec 22, 2009, 09:39 PM

that is an Air Force Good Conduct Medal.
I can still read the name though

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:GoodConductMedals.jpg

**doublet2a** · Dec 22, 2009, 09:55 PM

I can still read the name though

Yeah, I didn't work very good.
Thanks for the link

Tim

**doublet2a** · Dec 22, 2009, 10:20 PM

OK, I Got the name off now.
How would I go about finding this person

Tim

**sniffer** · Dec 22, 2009, 10:43 PM

you could try your local legion post or maybe Dept of Veterans affairs.
bad part is they used that same medal for quite a while, so it may be tough to
find the actual owner.
the medal was first activated in July of 1960 and discontinued in 2005, but is currently being reviewed for reinstatement

**Montana Jim** · Dec 22, 2009, 10:59 PM

Originally Posted by Sniffer Elf

you could try your local legion post or maybe Dept of Veterans affairs.
bad part is they used that same medal for quite a while, so it may be tough to
find the actual owner.
the medal was first activated in July of 1960 and discontinued in 2005, but is currently being reviewed for reinstatement

Actually... it's back now... just within the last several months.

PM me the name and I'll see if that person is still active duty.

**ffuries** · Dec 22, 2009, 11:30 PM

Could be Army or Air Force, see link below. Don't know if the AF engraved theirs and if so when they stopped. My Dad was in the AF from 1962 to 1988, I was in the AF from 1986-2008. None of his or mine are engraved. AF GCM was approved 06 Jul 1960, but wasn't made until 01 Jun 1963, between 18 Sep 1947 (Birth of the USAF) to 01 Jun 1963 AF personnel were awarded the Army GCM.

http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.p...tml#msg1910806

Mike
TSgt, USAF Retired

**sniffer** · Dec 23, 2009, 06:44 AM

could be either. looks like the air force one is made of brass and the army one is made of bronze.
what does yours appear to be made of ?

**AU24K** · Dec 23, 2009, 06:57 AM

I'm not real sure, but I think it might be researchable through the Department of Veterans Affairs. They may have access to DD214 paperwork(section 26) and can at least narrow it down by the name and location found. There were many more GCM awarded than say, Bronze Stars, etc. I don't think that they will give out names with addresses. With some coaxing, you might get them to forward YOUR name and address to potential owners to be able to reply to you.
I'm guessing Vietnam era...

http://www.va.gov/

Good luck and best wishes,

Scott

**doublet2a** · Dec 23, 2009, 08:35 AM

could be either. looks like the air force one is made of brass and the army one is made of bronze.
what does yours appear to be made of ?

Looks like this one is bronze.
Thanks for all the help guys

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!!!!!

Tim

**AU24K** · Dec 23, 2009, 10:54 AM

Be sure to keep us updated in your search!

Good Luck!

Scott

**oldfireguy** · Dec 23, 2009, 02:07 PM

I know you covered the name up but sometimes you can date those by the type of engraving. Also with a name you can look it up and maybe find his record in the NARA.

This might help. http://www.wartimecollectables.com/zengraving.htm

More than likely that's an Army Good Conduct medal.

**doublet2a** · Dec 24, 2009, 12:54 PM

Thanks all for the help. I was able to locate the son of the person the medal belong to.
Said his father died last year, so he will give it to his mother.
His father served in two wars. He was grateful to have it returned.
Sending out out in the mail today.

Tim

**sniffer** · Dec 24, 2009, 12:56 PM

I think this deserves honorable mention. lets here it folks

**ffuries** · Dec 24, 2009, 01:35 PM

Great job, and just before Christmas, a person couldn't ask for a better gift. This is why I enjoy this site so much. I also vote....

Honorable Mention

Mike
TSgt, USAF Retired

**AU24K** · Dec 24, 2009, 03:12 PM

Scott

**oldfireguy** · Dec 24, 2009, 04:28 PM

Great story. Thanks for taking the time to do this.

**DrJoePrime** · Dec 24, 2009, 05:19 PM

Hey Timmy! Good Job!

I'm glad it didn't take you a year like it did for me.

HH Joe

**doublet2a** · Dec 24, 2009, 08:04 PM

Thanks Joe.. You did finally get it home too though.
That's what counts

Tim

**pepperj** · Dec 25, 2009, 09:11 AM

Way to go on finding and returning the medal. It's good karma for sure.

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