Decorations, Medals, Ribbons, Badges and Insignia of the United States Marine Corps: World War II to Present

DECORATIONS, MEDALS, RIBBONS, BADGES AND INSIGNIA OF THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS: World War II to Present. By James G. Thompson with Foreword by General Walter E. Boomer. USMC, Retired. Published by Medals of America Press. 123 pages. 16 color plates. Bibliog. Index. Available in both hard and soft cover. This new book is a complete visual history of the Marine Corps as told by its insignia, military medals, ribbons and badges. This is a complete easy to use guide on the subject and covers the period from World War II to the present. It features all the Marine decorations and service medals along with their history and award criteria. Each medal and ribbon is shown in full color and is identified and displayed in correct order with all attachments and devices. Included are special sections on badges as well as how to wear medals, ribbons and insignia; how to claim medals; how to display awards and detailed information on marksmanship and trophy badges. There is also information on the Young Marines of the Marine Corps League. This concise book puts it all together for you and is a must for all Marines, veterans and collectors. Jim Thompson has written a book that is destined to become an instant collector's item. James G. "Jim" Thompson served as a regular officer in the United States Marine Corps in the early 1960's. His service included time as a Platoon Commander and Assistant S-4 in the 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines, as well as Assistant S-4 for Embarkation on the staff of the 2nd Marines. He also served on sea duty as the Executive Officer of the Marine Detachment aboard the USS Randolph (CVS-15). He is a retired Sales Manager formerly with Procter & Gamble and lives in Dunwoody, Georgia.