GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL ARMY
Description: A Bronze medal, 1 1/4 inches in diameter,
with an eagle, wings spread, standing on
a closed book and sword, encircled by the
words "EFFICIENCY HONOR FIDELITY".
On the reverse is a five-pointed star and
a scroll between the words "FOR GOOD"
and "CONDUCT", surrounded by a
wreath formed by a laurel branch on the left
and an oak branch on the right. Clasps are
placed on the ribbon to represent subsequent
awards.
Criteria: The Good Conduct Medal is awarded for exemplary
behavior, efficiency, and fidelity in active
Federal Military service. It is awarded on
a selective basis to each soldier who distinguishes
himself/herself from among his/her fellow
soldiers by their exemplary conduct, efficiency,
and fidelity throughout a specified period
of continuous enlisted active Federal military
service. Qualifying periods of service include
each three years completed after 27 August
1940 or, for first award only, upon completion
of at least one year upon termination of
service if separated prior to three years.
The immediate commander must approve the
award and the award must be announced in
permanent orders.
| (Credit: U. S. Army Institute of Heraldry) |