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World War II Good Conduct Medal
Silk maroon and white striped ribbon. Gold Medal with an Eagle sitting on a sword and book with the embossed words "Efficiency. Honor. Fidelity." around the Eagle on one side. On the other side a 5 point star in center of medal surrounded by an oak leaf and laurel leaf branch with embossed writing "Food good conduct." The name Omer T. Cochran also embossed. Omer T. Cochran was an PFC for the US Army- he enlisted in Cincinnati on September 9, 1942 and was discharged in 1944. He was born in Kentucky October 11, 1911 and died in Butler County, Ohio on April 17, 1991. The Good Conduct medal was establised June 28, 1941 for members of the US Army and Air Force for exemplary conduct, efficiency, and fidelity or those who honorably completed 3 years of active service. -
World War II European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal
Silk brown and green with red, white, blue, and black stripes ribbon with 3 bronze stars at the top. Gold medal with an LST landing craft shown with troops landing under fire, with an airplane in the background below the words EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN on one side. On the other side an American bald eagle is shown on a rock. To the eagle's left, the dates 1941-1945; to the eagle's right, the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. This medal was established under Executive Order 9265, on November 6, 1942 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. It was awarded for service in the European-African-Middle Eastern Theater between December 7, 1941-March 2, 1946. Possibly Gordon or Harold Lowe's. -
World War II Victory Medal
Silk ribbon, center red stripe with rainbow stripes (adopted from the World War I Victory Medal). Gold medal with one side showing the relief of Liberty figure with a broken sword and embossed text "World War II"; On the other side embossed text "United States of America 1941-1945, Freedom from fear and want, Freedom of speach and religion." This medal was issued to any member of the US Armed Services who served in Active Duty or Reservist between December 7, 1941-December 31, 1946. Possibly Gordon or Harold Lowe's. -
World War II American Campaign Medal
Light blue silk ribbon with red, white, and blue vertical center stripes and white, black, and red vertical stripes. Gold medal with a Navy cruiser shown beneath a B-24 airplane flying overhead and sinking an enemy submarine in the foreground; in the background, there is a group of buildings. Above this scene are the words AMERICAN CAMPAIGN on one side. On the other side an American bald eagle on a rock. To the eagle's left, the dates 1941-1945; to the eagle's right, the words United States of America. The American Campaign Medal was established by Executive Order 9265 on November 6, 1942, by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The medal was awarded to any member of the United States armed services with 30 consecutive days of service in the American Theater between December 7, 1941 and March 2, 1946. Possibly Gordon or Harold Lowe's. -
Clay High School Diploma for Lucinda L. Long
This is a diploma from Clay High School for Lucinda L. Long. Clay High School is located in Scioto County, Ohio. The date on the diploma is May 21, 1967. It was signed by President, County Board of Education, County Superintendent, President, Board of Education, Clerk, Board of Education, and Executive Head. -
Portsmouth High School Diploma for Harold Douglas Lowe
This is a diploma from Portsmouth High School for Harold Douglas Lowe. The date on the diploma is June 2, 1966. It was signed by Superintendent, Principal, President, Board of Education, and Clerk, Board of Education. -
World War II Garrison Cap
Dark green, worn, aged World War II Garrison cap. Some holes in the cap. Red and white lining indicating it was worn by an Engineer. -
World War II Badges
From left to right: Diamond/arrowhead shaped badge with red, white, and blue stripes with black material around it. This badge was used by the Twelfth Army Group as a shoulder sleeve insignia issued during World War II. The design, approved July 29, 1944, was used to show force in the red, white, and blue national colors of the United States. This unit was directly under the control of Supreme Headquarters, Allied Expeditionary Force, beginning September 1, 1944. It fought its way across Europe, encircling the German Army in the Ruhr Valley in April 1945. It was the largest force ever assembled by the US military. Germany surrendered May 7 and the Group was inactivated on July 31, 1945.
The red with white "A" in the middle with white design badge is unknown to what it means. My guess it was used to show when someone was in the US Army on their uniform.
Driver-W pin was approved in 1942 and was awarded to soldiers who completed training and met standards which qualified them to operate and repair military automotive machinery and wheeled vehicles. -
World War II Pins
From left to right: Gold staff sergeant grade 3 pin was used to show the ranking of the staff sergeants. A lot of times this pin was presented with the grade 3 technician patches as they were paid and ranked the same, but staff sergeants had more authority.
The middle pin is brass and was the pin given to people joining the Army during WWII.
The far right pin is brass with U.S. embossed lettering. This pin was given to anyone who served during WWII. -
World War II Ribbon Pins
4 pins that go along with the WWII Medals. From left to right: WWII Good Conduct Pin, WWII European African Middle Eastern Campaign Pin, WWII American Campaign Pin. The last one is unknown. -
World War I Victory Medal
Silk rainbow ribbon. Gold medal with relief of Goddess Nike "Winged Victory" with sword and shield depicted on one side. On the other side relief of a shield and a fascine depicted; embossed text "The Great War for Civilization- France. Italy. Serbia. Japan. Montenegro. Russia. Greece. Great Britain. Belgium. Brazil. Portugal. Romania. China. with U.S. embossed on shield." The World War I Victory Medal is a service medal of the United States military that was created in 1919 and presented to members of US military services who served in World War I from April 6, 1917-November 11, 1918 with either of these two expeditions: American Expeditionary Forces in European Russia, between November 12, 1918 and August 5, 1919 or American Expeditionary Forces in Siberia, between November 23, 1918 and April 1, 1920. The Victory Star Button was part of this service medal set. Lapel buttons were bronze and designed to be worn on civilian clothes. Personnel who were wounded in action received silver buttons. -
World War II Service Badges/Pins of Gordon and Harold Lowe
Gordon and Harold Lowe owned the Quick Service Coal Company located and 10th and Hutchins Street. This article from the Portsmouth Times thanks the friends and customers for their patronage and cooperation with their father while they were away in the service during World War II.
The black with white stripes and the letter "T" badges/uniform patches were used to show the rank on their uniforms. T with 3 stripes indicates a WWII Technician Grade 3. These technicians were the same rank and pay as a staff sergeant, but did not have the same authority to issue orders.
The gold pin with 3 stripes was a pin that indicated a grade 3 staff sergeant that went along with the grade 3 technician badge.
The pin to the left with is a marksmanship badge and was earned by soldiers who qualified with a rifle during training. There were 3 levels of qualifications: expert, sharpshooter, or marksman. Marksman was the lowest attainable qualification to be earned out of the 3.