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U.S. Navy Commendation Ribbon Awarded to Don Carter

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U.S. Navy Commendation Ribbon Awarded to Don Carter

Category

Military

Classification

CHENHALL - Communication Objects - Personal Symbols - Achievement Symbols - Award - Decoration of Honor - Bar, Ribbon

Object Origin
Date Manufactured:

1944

Physical Characteristics

Object Description: Ribbon bar with two (2) vertical white stripes on a green field. There is a horizontal clasp attached to the back.

Materials:

fabric

metal

Measurements: Object:
    Height: 0.1875 in, Length: 0.25 in, Width: 1.375 in
    Weight: 0.004 lbs

Credit

Gift of Don Carter, 2004.5.1

Display Status

On Exhibit

U.S. Navy Commendation Ribbon Awarded to Don Carter

About: U.S. Navy Commendation Ribbon Awarded to Don Carter

About: U.S. Navy Commendation Ribbon Awarded to Don Carter

Signalman Second Class, Donald L. Carter was a crew member aboard the USS Guadalcanal. A member of the U-505 boarding party after the sub’s capture, Carter was awarded this Navy Commendation Ribbon for his performance of duty to secure the sub.

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