Where is Walt Starr for the answer to my question

[clydefrand]

Or maybe someone else can answer this. First, I have no doubt that Bush will do and/or say anything to get elected or what he wants. He's unfit to lead this wonderful country.

That said...where would Bush have gotten a medal that he was wearing in the photograph? I had never thought about this, but my husband brought that up. When was the picture made? I've forgotten... :-( and when was that medal given for the first time and the second time?...Is it still being given?

Do you have the link(s) that give all this info that I've missed or forgotten? Thanks.

[henslee]

1. Walt Starr, probably hanging out w/ Brenda his fellow crack reporter.;)

[Walt Starr]

2. Base PX, a surplus store, today you can order one from the internet

Pciture was taken some time between November 26, 1969 and November 7, 1970.

First award was for the period from February 1, 1965 to March 31, 1966. Second award was for October 1, 1973 to September 31, 1975.

The AFOUA is always awarded after the time period covered, so first award was given in 1966, two years before Bush joined. Second award was given in late 1975, two years after Bush was out and five years after the photo was taken.

[rocktivity]

8. About that "good attendance" medal Bush should have won

for five years of satisfactory service: Would he have still qualified for it despite his transfer to Alabama? Was he considered "out" of the Texas unit when he transferred? And has his honorable discharge papers been released?

:headbang:
rocknation

[Walt Starr]

3. BTW, I hang out in GD 04

:D

[raysr]

4. The I.N.N report

on FSTV reported it last nite.

[rocktivity]

5. Could it have been his FATHER'S medal?

Maybe we should find out what medals George SENIOR won!

:headbang:
rocknation

P.S. I'm working on having this made into a button!

[grasswire]

6. no

I looked. The list of his father's medals is readily available on the Internet.

[MGKrebs]

7. eBay

1. Your bidding on 24 authentic Army and Air Force Medals, Ribbons and Citations from the United States Armed Forces. The items are listed below. Guranteed authentic and original as issued by the military.
2. Ribbons: National Defense Ribbon, Army Achievement Ribbon, Army Primary Leadership and Development Ribbon, Good Conduct Ribbon with two knots, Army Service Ribbon, Southwest Asia Service Ribbon with two campaign stars, Humanitarian Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Liberation of Kuwait (Saudi Arabia) Ribbon and the Liberation of Kuwait (Kuwait) Ribbon. These ribbons are mounted on a ribbon holder for wear on the Army Class A dress uniform.
3. Citation Awards: Army Superior Unit Award, Joint Meritorious Unit Award with oak leaf cluster, and two other citations awarded by Congress.
4. Medals: Full Size: 2 Good Conduct Medals, Air Force Achievement Medal, Army Achievement Medal, National Defense Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Liberation of Kuwait (Saudi Arabia Award) Medal and the Liberation of Kuwait (Kuwait Award) Medal.




http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=36069&item=2267076570&rd=1

edit: OK, I know they didn't have eBay back then, but the point is that there are plenty of people willing to get rid of medals. Flea markets often have them.