Good Conduct Medal

The Good Conduct Medal is awarded to any enlisted member of the United States military who completes three consecutive years of "honorable and faithful service". Such service implies that a standard enlistment was completed without any non-judicial punishments, disciplinary infractions, or court martial offenses. If a service member commits an offense, the three year mark "resets" and a service member must perform an additional three years of discipline free ser ...

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Good Conduct Medal, Good Conduct Medal - Criteria, Good Conduct Medal - Navy Good Conduct Medal, Good Conduct Medal - Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, Good Conduct Medal - Coast Guard Good Conduct Medal, Good Conduct Medal - Army Good Conduct Medal, Good Conduct Medal - Air Force Good Conduct Medal

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These charts represents the U.S. Navy enlisted rate insignia (their rating symbols are generic). All rates E-4 and higher are considered non-commissioned officers (NCOs). Advancement to any rate of Chief Petty Officer (E-7) or above requires an additional step of peer review by existing Chief Petty Officers. This goes beyond the normal examination score and performance evaluation process. Gold Petty Officer chevrons and service stripes are granted if a sailor completes 12 years of honorable service without any official record of bad c ...

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• U.S. Navy enlisted rate insignia - Links

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Colonel Sherman T. Potter was a fictional character from the M*A*S*H television show. He was portrayed by Harry Morgan. At the end of the show's third season, McLean Stevenson had left the series, and his character of Henry Blake died on his way home. The producers wanted a different type of commanding officer for the 4077th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital (MASH). They decided on a man who had made a career out of the US Army—what was called in the show as regular army, and was close to retirement. In a book on the telev ...

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• Colonel Potter - Background
• Colonel Potter - History Prior to the 4077th
• Colonel Potter - CO of the 4077th
• Colonel Potter - After the Korean War

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Desperately needing money, Murphy tried to join the military in order to earn enough to help support his family. Murphy had tried to enlist in the Army in his native Texas as soon as the U.S. declared war due to the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor in December of 1941, but was rejected because he was too young. He was accepted into the U.S. Army after being turned down by the Navy, Marines and Army Paratroopers because he was too short. He signed the papers a few days after his eighteenth birthday and was sent through Basic Training at Fort ...

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Audie Murphy, Audie Murphy - Military career, Audie Murphy - Medal of Honor, Audie Murphy - Post war illness, Audie Murphy - Movie career, Audie Murphy - First starring role, Audie Murphy - Autobiography, Audie Murphy - Hollywood Walk of Fame, Audie Murphy - Music career, Audie Murphy - Death, Audie Murphy - Honors, Audie Murphy - Military awards, Audie Murphy - Trivia, Audie Murphy - Filmography

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Charles Whitman - Whitman arrives at tower. Disguised as a worker and pushing his Marine footlocker packed with weapons and supplies on a rented dolly, Whitman entered the Main Building of The University of Texas at Austin slightly after 11:30 a.m. Claiming to be delivering supplies, he had obtained a permit at a UT Police guard stand allowing him to enter a small road that runs past the foot of the tower. There Whitman parked and entered the building, riding as high as an elevator would take him up the 307-f ...

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Charles Whitman, Charles Whitman - History, Charles Whitman - Whitman's mental state and health problems, Charles Whitman - Tower shootings, Charles Whitman - Whitman arrives at tower, Charles Whitman - Sniper fire commences, Charles Whitman - Whitman killed, Charles Whitman - Casualties, Charles Whitman - List of deaths, Charles Whitman - List of injured, Charles Whitman - After effects, Charles Whitman - References in popular culture, Charles Whitman - 1960s, Charles Whitman - 1970s, Charles Whitman - 1980s, Charles Whitman - 1990s, Charles Whitman - 2000s, Charles Whitman - Notes

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After Colonel Blake left the 4077th MASH, Colonel Potter was assigned to the unit as the CO. As he would later tell Klinger, the first few days were "a mite uneasy" and that "no one was jumping for joy" over his arrival. Initially, Hawkeye and BJ feared having a "regular army" man in charge, which they felt was even worse than having Frank in charge - with Frank at least they stood a chance of outwitting him. They also feared about Potter being rusty having not done any recent surgery. However, despite it being several years since having performed an ...

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Colonel Potter, Colonel Potter - Background, Colonel Potter - History Prior to the 4077th, Colonel Potter - CO of the 4077th, Colonel Potter - After the Korean War

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The original Purple Heart, designated as the Badge of Military Merit, was established by General George Washington by order from his headquarters at Newburgh, New York, August 7, 1782. The Badge of Military Merit was only awarded to three Revolutionary War soldiers and fell into disuse following the Revolution. Although never abolished, the award of the badge was not proposed again officially until after World War I. On October 10, 1927, Army Chief of Staff General Charles P. Summerall directed that a draft bill be sent to Congress "t ...

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Purple Heart, Purple Heart - Appearance, Purple Heart - History, Purple Heart - Criteria, Purple Heart - Award Specifications, Purple Heart - Award Examples, Purple Heart - Denial Examples, Purple Heart - Presentation Procedures, Purple Heart - Modern Day Presentations, Purple Heart - Unrecorded Presentations, Purple Heart - Retroactive Presentations, Purple Heart - Pre-Creation Requests, Purple Heart - Destroyed Record Requests, Purple Heart - Last resort requests, Purple Heart - External link

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After Colonel Blake left the 4077th MASH, Colonel Potter was assigned to the unit as the CO. As he would later tell Klinger, the first few days were "a mite uneasy" and that "no one was jumping for joy" over his arrival. Initially, Hawkeye and BJ feared having a "regular army" man in charge, which they felt was even worse than having Frank in charge - with Frank at least they stood a chance of outwitting him. They also feared about Potter being rusty having not done any recent surgery.However, despite it being several years since having performed an ...

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Colonel Potter, Colonel Potter - Background, Colonel Potter - History Prior to the 4077th, Colonel Potter - CO of the 4077th, Colonel Potter - After the Korean War

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Charles Whitman - List of deaths. Margaret Whitman, Whitman's mother — killed in her fifth floor apartment in the Penthouse Towers Kathy Whitman, Whitman's wife — killed at their home on 906 Jewel Street Edna Townsley, Tower receptionist — killed in reception area Marguerite Lamport, visitor — killed by shotgun blast on stairs leading to reception room Mark Gabour, nephew of Lamport — killed by shotgun blast on stairs leading to reception room Thomas Fr ...

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Charles Whitman, Charles Whitman - History, Charles Whitman - Whitman's mental state and health problems, Charles Whitman - Tower shootings, Charles Whitman - Whitman arrives at tower, Charles Whitman - Sniper fire commences, Charles Whitman - Whitman killed, Charles Whitman - Casualties, Charles Whitman - List of deaths, Charles Whitman - List of injured, Charles Whitman - After effects, Charles Whitman - References in popular culture, Charles Whitman - 1960s, Charles Whitman - 1970s, Charles Whitman - 1980s, Charles Whitman - 1990s, Charles Whitman - 2000s, Charles Whitman - Notes

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The Watts Riot in the early '60s prompted the Los Angeles Police Department to consider forming a task force to deal with situations beyond normal police procedures. Whitman showed what a determined individual could do to render a city helpless. Austin was not prepared for what happened and LA took note. The Whitman murders became the impetus to establish SWAT teams in cities across the United States. After the tragedy, the Tower's observation deck was closed two years. It was re-opened in 1968, but after a few suicides, it was closed ...

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Charles Whitman, Charles Whitman - History, Charles Whitman - Whitman's mental state and health problems, Charles Whitman - Tower shootings, Charles Whitman - Whitman arrives at tower, Charles Whitman - Sniper fire commences, Charles Whitman - Whitman killed, Charles Whitman - Casualties, Charles Whitman - List of deaths, Charles Whitman - List of injured, Charles Whitman - After effects, Charles Whitman - References in popular culture, Charles Whitman - 1960s, Charles Whitman - 1970s, Charles Whitman - 1980s, Charles Whitman - 1990s, Charles Whitman - 2000s, Charles Whitman - Notes

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On March 29, 1966, months before the shooting, Whitman met with a doctor to discuss his mental state.[2] He told the doctor that he wanted to go to the top of the tower and "start shooting people with a deer rifle." The doctor interpreted the thought as a passing fantasy, but did note that he was "oozing with hostility" and asked Whitman to return for another session. Whitman ...

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Charles Whitman, Charles Whitman - History, Charles Whitman - Whitman's mental state and health problems, Charles Whitman - Tower shootings, Charles Whitman - Whitman arrives at tower, Charles Whitman - Sniper fire commences, Charles Whitman - Whitman killed, Charles Whitman - Casualties, Charles Whitman - List of deaths, Charles Whitman - List of injured, Charles Whitman - After effects, Charles Whitman - References in popular culture, Charles Whitman - 1960s, Charles Whitman - 1970s, Charles Whitman - 1980s, Charles Whitman - 1990s, Charles Whitman - 2000s, Charles Whitman - Notes

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References to Whitman's tower-spree have abounded in the decades since it initially happened, remaining at the forefront of public consciousness though many are unaware of the exact details surrounding the event. Charles Whitman - 1960s. A photograph of Whitman appeared on the August 12, 1966 cover of Time, highlighting an article titled "The Psychotic & Society". The article credits Martinez with being the only officer to confront Whitman and as the killer of Whitman. He also appeared the same day on the cover of Life, for an article titled The Texas ...

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Charles Whitman, Charles Whitman - History, Charles Whitman - Whitman's mental state and health problems, Charles Whitman - Tower shootings, Charles Whitman - Whitman arrives at tower, Charles Whitman - Sniper fire commences, Charles Whitman - Whitman killed, Charles Whitman - Casualties, Charles Whitman - List of deaths, Charles Whitman - List of injured, Charles Whitman - After effects, Charles Whitman - References in popular culture, Charles Whitman - 1960s, Charles Whitman - 1970s, Charles Whitman - 1980s, Charles Whitman - 1990s, Charles Whitman - 2000s, Charles Whitman - Notes

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While on a business trip on May 28, 1971, (Memorial Day Weekend) he was killed at the age of 46. His private plane was flying in fog and rain. It crashed on the side of Brush Mountain near Catawba, Virginia, some twenty miles west of Roanoke, Virginia. Five others including the pilot were also killed. On June 7, 1971, Audie Murphy was buried with full military honors in Arlington National Cemetery. His gravesite, near the Amphitheater, is second most visited gravesite year round. President John F. Kennedy's grave is the most visited. ...

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Audie Murphy, Audie Murphy - Military career, Audie Murphy - Medal of Honor, Audie Murphy - Post war illness, Audie Murphy - Movie career, Audie Murphy - First starring role, Audie Murphy - Autobiography, Audie Murphy - Hollywood Walk of Fame, Audie Murphy - Music career, Audie Murphy - Death, Audie Murphy - Honors, Audie Murphy - Military awards, Audie Murphy - Trivia, Audie Murphy - Filmography

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Purple Heart - Award Specifications. The Purple Heart differs from all other decorations in that an individual is not "recommended" for the decoration; rather he or she is entitled upon being killed or wounded in a manner meeting the specific criteria of AR 600-8-22: In any action against an enemy of the United States; In any action with an opposing armed force of a foreign country in which the Armed Forces of the United States are or have been engaged; While serving with friendly f ...

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Purple Heart, Purple Heart - Appearance, Purple Heart - History, Purple Heart - Criteria, Purple Heart - Award Specifications, Purple Heart - Award Examples, Purple Heart - Denial Examples, Purple Heart - Presentation Procedures, Purple Heart - Modern Day Presentations, Purple Heart - Unrecorded Presentations, Purple Heart - Retroactive Presentations, Purple Heart - Pre-Creation Requests, Purple Heart - Destroyed Record Requests, Purple Heart - Last resort requests, Purple Heart - External link

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A Methodist, Sherman Potter was from Hannibal, Missouri, the childhood home of Mark Twain. (Two early episodes mention a home in Nebraska, however, and Potter implies in another episode that he's a Presbyterian.) He learned (among other things) Army foot care from a fellow Missourian–future President Harry S Truman. Potter also reveals early on that he's one-quarter Cherokee, when Frank Burns complains that Hawkeye "always gets the Cowboys (friendly troops), while I get stuck with the Indians (North Koreans and Chinese)!", whic ...

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Colonel Potter, Colonel Potter - Background, Colonel Potter - History Prior to the 4077th, Colonel Potter - CO of the 4077th, Colonel Potter - After the Korean War

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An Audie Murphy National Fan Club was established in the 1950s. Headed by various fans over the years, the club still exists today with over 400 fans in 9 countries. On November 17, 1973, the Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital in San Antonio, Texas was dedicated to Murphy. It is a one-ton bronze, eight-foot statue of Murphy by the sculptress, Jimilu Mason. He is dressed in battle fatigues holding a rifle with bayonet. Inside the hospital, is a museum that depicts Murphy's life and has items including a unifo ...

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Audie Murphy, Audie Murphy - Military career, Audie Murphy - Medal of Honor, Audie Murphy - Post war illness, Audie Murphy - Movie career, Audie Murphy - First starring role, Audie Murphy - Autobiography, Audie Murphy - Hollywood Walk of Fame, Audie Murphy - Music career, Audie Murphy - Death, Audie Murphy - Honors, Audie Murphy - Military awards, Audie Murphy - Trivia, Audie Murphy - Filmography

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Purple Heart - Modern Day Presentations. Current active duty personnel are awarded the Purple Heart upon recommendation from their chain of command, stating the injury that was received and the action in which the service member was wounded. The award authority for the Purple Heart is normally at the level of an Army Brigade, Marine Corps Division, Air Force Wing, or Navy Task Force. While the award of the Purple Heart is considered automatic for all wounds received in combat, each award presentation must still be reviewed to ensure th ...

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Purple Heart, Purple Heart - Appearance, Purple Heart - History, Purple Heart - Criteria, Purple Heart - Award Specifications, Purple Heart - Award Examples, Purple Heart - Denial Examples, Purple Heart - Presentation Procedures, Purple Heart - Modern Day Presentations, Purple Heart - Unrecorded Presentations, Purple Heart - Retroactive Presentations, Purple Heart - Pre-Creation Requests, Purple Heart - Destroyed Record Requests, Purple Heart - Last resort requests, Purple Heart - External link

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Actor James Cagney invited Murphy to Hollywood in September 1945, when he saw Murphy's photo on the cover of Life Magazine on July 16, 1945. The next couple of years in California were hard times for Murphy. He became disillusioned from lack of work. He was broke and slept on the gymnasium floor of his friend, Terry Hunt. He finally received token acting parts in his first two films, Beyond Glory and Texas, Brooklyn and Heaven but his roles were very minor in these movies. Murphy's third movie, Bad Boy, was Murphy's first starring role. < ...

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Audie Murphy, Audie Murphy - Military career, Audie Murphy - Medal of Honor, Audie Murphy - Post war illness, Audie Murphy - Movie career, Audie Murphy - First starring role, Audie Murphy - Autobiography, Audie Murphy - Hollywood Walk of Fame, Audie Murphy - Music career, Audie Murphy - Death, Audie Murphy - Honors, Audie Murphy - Military awards, Audie Murphy - Trivia, Audie Murphy - Filmography

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Col. Potter was both an excellent surgeon and leader. He led mainly by example, always doing his best and encouraging others to do the same. He was at times willing to ignore the letter of regulations in order to abide by its spirit. Usually easygoing, he enjoyed playing the occasional practical joke on others in his unit, Potter understood the hellish realities of life in a MASH unit, and the need for jokes, pranks and recreation to boost morale. At the same time, however, Potter did not suffer fools gladly; he still tended to be more stern ...

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Colonel Potter, Colonel Potter - Background, Colonel Potter - History Prior to the 4077th, Colonel Potter - CO of the 4077th, Colonel Potter - After the Korean War

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The Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal was first issued in 1896 and was originally a ribbon and medal suspensed from a clasp bearing the words "U.S. Marine Corps". The clasp was eliminated after 1935 and the medal has remained unchanged in appearance since that time. Enlistment bars, showing each honorable period of service, were used until 1953 when the Marine Corps adopted service stars to denote additional awards of the Good Conduct Medal. ...

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Good Conduct Medal, Good Conduct Medal - Criteria, Good Conduct Medal - Navy Good Conduct Medal, Good Conduct Medal - Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, Good Conduct Medal - Coast Guard Good Conduct Medal, Good Conduct Medal - Army Good Conduct Medal, Good Conduct Medal - Air Force Good Conduct Medal

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