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However, his medals do not show nor does he claim to have a Purple Heart.
I think this is a misleading implication he was injured in combat when he was not. It would be clearer to simply say "medically retired." — Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.178.60.137 ( talk) 17:25, 12 May 2018 (UTC)
True, he was not injured in combat (no Purple Heart), because he was never in combat (no "CAR"). It is actually quite difficult to find out what Ermey actually did in the Marine Corp, other than serving as a drill instructor. Every GOOGLE hit I looked at failed to indicate his actual job. He was in an aviation support unit, but what he actually did is unknown. However it is quite certain that he was not involved in combat. His list of awards does not include the Navy/Marine "CAR" (Combat Action Ribbon) which has pretty much the same requirements as the Army CIB (Combat Infantry Badge), i.e., you got shot at and you returned fire. To me it's almost like a conspiracy to hide what his job actually was because of his very successful acting career. Anyway, I thank him for his service, and revere his record. Arcic Fox ( talk) 22:01, 25 April 2019 (UTC)
I don't know how someone manipulates the top results that show up in the drop down search bar, but apparently someone who "Aint Ready to be a Marine Yet" has played a little joke on our beloved Corps! Bstruebing ( talk) 03:30, 23 May 2020 (UTC) — Preceding unsigned comment added by Bstruebing ( talk • contribs) 03:19, 23 May 2020 (UTC)
I served with SGT Emery on the Drill Field in 1966 and was with one of the three battalions that landed in Vietnam in 1965 that qualify for the AFEM. This medal acredited to him is in error. As I recall he was a gate guard at the PX in DaNang. A review of his DD214 would be in order. A VCG w/Palm was awarded later to individuals and have the citation document. It states on it the reason for valor award. It would require a Combat Action Ribbon. In the Marine Corps, like the VCG, during this period was very rare being a Vietnamese Award. BOTH require an Officer witness entry in a SRB usually on the fitness report. In 1966 Sgt Emery wore no such decorations. While I was not allowed to wear my VCG w/Palm in 1966 as it was not authorized nor known what it was; even though signed by the Prime Minister. A "Head of State" award. It was NOT a good conduct medal. It was the highest degree of valor medal Vietnam could award at that time. 2601:281:C781:4F00:0:0:0:89 ( talk) 18:00, 24 April 2024 (UTC)
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The article quotes rleeermy.com saying
However, his medals do not show nor does he claim to have a Purple Heart.
I think this is a misleading implication he was injured in combat when he was not. It would be clearer to simply say "medically retired." — Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.178.60.137 ( talk) 17:25, 12 May 2018 (UTC)
True, he was not injured in combat (no Purple Heart), because he was never in combat (no "CAR"). It is actually quite difficult to find out what Ermey actually did in the Marine Corp, other than serving as a drill instructor. Every GOOGLE hit I looked at failed to indicate his actual job. He was in an aviation support unit, but what he actually did is unknown. However it is quite certain that he was not involved in combat. His list of awards does not include the Navy/Marine "CAR" (Combat Action Ribbon) which has pretty much the same requirements as the Army CIB (Combat Infantry Badge), i.e., you got shot at and you returned fire. To me it's almost like a conspiracy to hide what his job actually was because of his very successful acting career. Anyway, I thank him for his service, and revere his record. Arcic Fox ( talk) 22:01, 25 April 2019 (UTC)
I don't know how someone manipulates the top results that show up in the drop down search bar, but apparently someone who "Aint Ready to be a Marine Yet" has played a little joke on our beloved Corps! Bstruebing ( talk) 03:30, 23 May 2020 (UTC) — Preceding unsigned comment added by Bstruebing ( talk • contribs) 03:19, 23 May 2020 (UTC)
I served with SGT Emery on the Drill Field in 1966 and was with one of the three battalions that landed in Vietnam in 1965 that qualify for the AFEM. This medal acredited to him is in error. As I recall he was a gate guard at the PX in DaNang. A review of his DD214 would be in order. A VCG w/Palm was awarded later to individuals and have the citation document. It states on it the reason for valor award. It would require a Combat Action Ribbon. In the Marine Corps, like the VCG, during this period was very rare being a Vietnamese Award. BOTH require an Officer witness entry in a SRB usually on the fitness report. In 1966 Sgt Emery wore no such decorations. While I was not allowed to wear my VCG w/Palm in 1966 as it was not authorized nor known what it was; even though signed by the Prime Minister. A "Head of State" award. It was NOT a good conduct medal. It was the highest degree of valor medal Vietnam could award at that time. 2601:281:C781:4F00:0:0:0:89 ( talk) 18:00, 24 April 2024 (UTC)