Decorations, Medals, Ribbons, Badges and Insignia of the United States Navy: World War II to Present [Paperback]

James G. Thompson (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1884452515 | ISBN-13: 978-1884452512 | Publication Date: September 2000

8 x 11 The most complete guide to United States Navy medals, ribbons, rank, insignia, and patches from WW II to the present day. Each medal and insignia shown in full color. Includes listing of respective criteria and campaigns. Medals of America Press

Product Details

• Paperback: 124 pages
• Publisher: Medals of America Pr (September 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1884452515
• ISBN-13: 978-1884452512
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,922,531 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally a Book on U.S. Navy Decorations, October 5, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Decorations, Medals, Ribbons, Badges and Insignia of the United States Navy: World War II to Present (Paperback)

A complete description of Decorations of the Navy DECORATIONS, MEDALS, RIBBONS, BADGES AND INSIGNIA OF THE UNITED STATES NAVY: World War II to Present. By James G. Thompson. Published by Medals of America Press. 124 pages. 17 color plates. Bibliog. Index. Available in both hard and soft cover. This new book is a stunning visual history of the Navy 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 Navy 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. This concise book puts it all together for you and is a must for all naval personnel, 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 served with the Navy, as the Executive Officer of the Marine Detachment aboard the USS Randolph (CVS-15). Mr. Thompson also sailed on the USS Wisconsin (BB-64) as a Midshipman and the USS Monrovia (APA-31) and the USS Okinawa (LPH-3) as part of the Fleet Marine Force. He is a retired Sales Manager formerly with Procter & Gamble and lives in Dunwoody, Georgia. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a must book for those interested in the U. S. Navy, March 28, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: The Decorations, Medals, Ribbons, Badges and Insignia of the United States Navy: World War II to Present (Hardcover)

The author has done great job bringing together a wealth of information previously not available in print. The sections on decorations and medals are outstanding and include full color pages on all medals and ribbons. The section on specialty marks is the most complete I have seen, with descriptions, drawings and historical background. The specialty marks not only include those in use today, but detail marks back as far as 1939. The sections on insignia are also good. The author has obviously drawn from many sources and has even gone to the trouble of utilizing line drawings on obsolete badges no longer in existence. There are also color pages clearly showing most of the badges and insignia used since World War II. This is an excellent book for current naval personnel and veterans.

5.0 out of 5 stars decorations and awards, April 9, 2003

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wayne a. robinson ATC USN (AC) (Ret.) (Battle Creek, MI) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Decorations, Medals, Ribbons, Badges and Insignia of the United States Navy: World War II to Present (Hardcover)

this book is an extremely long overdue reference guide. It is one of the most complete and helpful books i have ever seen on awards and decorations. For someone who is looking for information concerning dates, places and reasons for an award or medal, this is the place to come.