Orders, Decorations and Medals

Navy Good Conduct Medal, reverse hand engraved, ‘Jimmie R. Dale, U.S.S. MacLeish, 6 Dec. 1923.’, 2 engraved bars, ‘U.S.S. Goff’, reverse engraved, ‘6 Dec. 1927’ (pin-backed), ‘U.S.S. Hannibal’ (slip-on) with associated full wrap brooch, first bar slightly bent, very fine £100-140

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Fine Collection of American Medals.

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Jimmie Rhea Dale was born in Fosterfalls, Virginia on 20 October 1899. He enlisted into the U.S. Navy at Richmond, Virginia on 4 December 1920, initially for three years. Extending his service, he was awarded the Good Conduct Medal in December 1923 and the Good Conduct Pin in December 1927. Transferred to the Fleet Naval Reserve in September 1937 but recalled to active service in June 1940. Released to inactive duty in May 1945.

With continuous service certificate and Fleet Naval Reserve certificate.