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Good Conduct Medal

American  

noun

U.S. Military.
  1. a medal awarded an enlisted person for meritorious behavior during the period of service.


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Betzold received several awards during his tenure, including the Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal and the Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 29, 2024

He earned 13 awards, including the Army Achievement Medal and Army Good Conduct Medal, and was promoted to staff sergeant in January 2008.

From Seattle Times Feb. 20, 2024

During his time in the Marines, he achieved the rank of sergeant and earned a number of awards including Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal.

From BBC May 12, 2023

Each of the men had received a Good Conduct Medal and a National Defense Service Medal, according to service records.

From New York Times Jan. 21, 2023

The Marine Corps said that Blowe had been a rifleman and that his awards included a Good Conduct Medal.

From Washington Post Nov. 19, 2022

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