Awards and Advancements

Awards:

National Defense Service Medal

Awarded to anyone who serves on active duty in the United States military during a designated time period. The award was intended to be a “blanket campaign medal” issued to any member of the United States military who served in a designated time period of which a “national emergency” had been declared. As of 2005, it is the oldest service medal which is still issued to the active military.

American Defense Service Medal

Authorized to any military member who performed duty between Sept. 8, 1939 and Dec. 6, 1941.

European-African Middle East Campaign Medal

Awarded for any service performed between Dec. 7, 1941 and March 2, 1946 provided such service was performed in the geographical theater areas of Europe, North Africa, or the Middle East.

WW II Victory Medal

Awarded to any member of the United States military who served on active duty between Dec. 7, 1941 and Dec. 31, 1946. The World War II Victory Medal was first issued as a ribbon, and was referred to simply as the “Victory Ribbon.” By 1946, a full medal had been established which was referred to as the World War II Victory Medal.

MAR 63 to MAR 67 Joint Service Commendation Medal

Awarded for meritorious service while assigned to a joint command or joint activity. Generally considered to be a somewhat high-ranking decoration. For additional awards of the Joint Service Commendation Medal, the Navy and Coast Guard furnish gold and silver award stars.

JUL 63 to MAR 67 Navy Achievement Medal

AUG 70 to FEB 75 Navy Achievement Medal (2nd award)

MAR 78 to JUN 81 Navy Commendation Medal

2 OCT 54 Good Conduct Award

Before 1996, four years of honorable and faithful service was required. Upon 12 years of honorable and faithful service, sailors are also allowed to wear gold-colored version of their Petty Officer insignia, something usually seen with those with the rank of Chief Petty Officer and above, although a few with the rank of Petty Officer 1st Class (usually in the Navy Reserve) have their version of this rank insignia. Of all the Good Conduct Medals, The Navy Good Conduct Medal is the oldest, dating back to 1869. There have been a total of four versions of the Navy Good Conduct Medal, the first version of which was issued from 1870 to 1884. The second version of the Navy Good Conduct Medal was issued between 1880 and 1884. The medal was phased out by 1885 and a new medal issued between 1885 and 1961. Enlistment bars, denoting each honorable enlistment completed, were pinned on the ribbon as attachments. Service stars denote additional awards of the Navy Good Conduct Medal.

2 OCT 58 Good Conduct Award (2nd award)

2 OCT 62 Good Conduct Award (3rd award)

2 OCT 66 Good Conduct Award (4th award)

2 OCT 70 Good Conduct Award (5th award)

2 OCT 74 Good Conduct Award (6th award)

2 OCT 78 Good Conduct Award (7th award)

Advancements:

• 2 SEP 43 Seaman Apprentice
  


• DEC 43 Seaman
  
  
• 28 MAY 44 YN3
  


• 1 APR 45 YN2
  


• 16 NOV 65 YN1
  


• 16 AUG 73 YNC