Criteria The Vietnam Service Medal was awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who served at any time between July 4, 1965, and March 28, 1973, in Vietnam or its contiguous waters or airspa... The Vietnam Service Medal was awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who served at any time between July 4, 1965, and March 28, 1973, in Vietnam or its contiguous waters or airspace; or, for any period of service during the same time period in Thailand, Laos, or Cambodia or the air spaces thereover and in direct support of operations in Vietnam. MoreHide
Criteria This medal is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who: 1. Served for 6 months in South Vietnam during the period 1 Mar 61 and 28 Mar 73; or 2. Served outside the geographical l... This medal is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who: 1. Served for 6 months in South Vietnam during the period 1 Mar 61 and 28 Mar 73; or 2. Served outside the geographical limits of South Vietnam and contributed direct combat support to the RVN Armed Forces for an aggregate of six months. Only members of the Armed Forces of the United States who meet the criteria established for the AFEM (Vietnam) or Vietnam Service Medal during the period of service required are considered to have contributed direct combat support to the RVN Armed Forces; or 3. Did not complete the length of service required in item (1) or (2) above, but who, during wartime, were: a. Wounded by the enemy (in a military action); b. Captured by the enemy during action or in the line of duty, but later rescued or released; or c. Killed in action or in the line of duty; or 4. Were assigned in Vietnam on 28 Jan 73, and who served a minimum of 60 calendar days in Vietnam during the period 29 Jan 73 to 28 Mar 73. MoreHide
Criteria The Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal may be awarded to members of the Armed Forces in the grades of lieutenant commander (or major) and below. It is awarded for meritorious service or achieveme... The Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal may be awarded to members of the Armed Forces in the grades of lieutenant commander (or major) and below. It is awarded for meritorious service or achievement in either combat or noncombat based on sustained performance or specific achievement of a superlative nature but which does not warrant a Navy Commendation Medal or higher. It may not be awarded for service involving participation in aerial flight after January 1, 1969. MoreHide
Comments From: Commanding Officer, U.S.S. HALSEY (DLG-23)
To: Secretary of the Navy (Navy Department Board of Decorations and Medals)
Via. (I) Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet
(2) Chief of Naval Operations
S... From: Commanding Officer, U.S.S. HALSEY (DLG-23)
To: Secretary of the Navy (Navy Department Board of Decorations and Medals)
Via. (I) Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet
(2) Chief of Naval Operations
Subj: Secretary of the Navy Commendation for Achievement;recommendation for
Re . (a) SecNavinst P1650.IC (Navy and Marine Corps Awards Manual) of 16 August 1963
Encl: (1 ) Proposed Citation
I. In accordance with the provisions of reference (a), it is recommended that William Edward LOCKIE, Jr., Lieutenant, U.S. Navy, attached to and serving with USS HALSEY (DLG-23) be awarded a Secretary of the Navy Commendation for Achievement.
2. By his extraordinary professional competence, Lieutenant Lockie:
A. Corrected excess errors in radar set AN/SPG-55B collimation by devising a magnetic shield for sensitive capture beam components.
Manufacturers specifications are plus and minus 3 mils for guidance beam to capture beam collimation. Installation of the shield devised by Lieutenant Lockie has reduced previous errors of plus and minus 7 mils to plus and minus 1.5 mils thereby improving the reliability of the ships missile system.
B. Discovered a design deficiency in the Radar Silence feature of the radar set AN/SPG-558.
Lieutenant Lockie, found that drive power of a destructive magnitude was applied during a wave guide switching sequence with a resultant failure of the type VA828 Klystron power amplifier.
Subsequent investigation by Sperry Engineers discovered that 'Lieutenant Lockie?s analysis of the problem was correct. It is noteworthy that type VA828 Kivstrons cost more than $4000.00 each. Prior to Lieuterant Lockie's observation, HALSEY had sustained two failures attributable to this deficiency, and none have occurred since for the reason described above. All AN/SPG-55B equipped ships benefited from this discovery.
C. Devised a variable voltage control for the 400 cycle motor generator supply to radar set AN/SPG-558 Continuous Wave Illuminator Transmitter :
This control feature, suggested by Lieutenant Lockie and installed by the ship's electricians, operated satisfactorily in lieu of a failed variable transformer to maintain the after missile battery Homing Terrier capability while awaiting delivery of spare parts.
D. Developed a gas diode clipping circuit to place three dimensional search radar set AN/SPS-39A in operation when a solid state backswing clipping diode was unavailable:
This circuit has operated satisfactorily for eight months. Even though the solid state clipping diode is now available, the circuit developed by Lieutenant Lockie is being utilized because of its ruggedness and greater overload capacity. A Hughes Aircraft Company representative is recommending that the circuit developed by Lieutenant Lockie become a fleet-wide change.
E. Developed a method of bypassing failed traveling wave tube in radar set AN/SPG-558 :
This jury rig prevented the ship's guided missile capability from being completely lost for 35 days and reduced to 50% for an additional 30 days while deployed in WESTPAC. Due to a continuing scarcity of this traveling wave tube, BUWEPS has promulgated instructions which prescribe Lieutenant Lockie's procedure for use in other missile ships faced with a similar circumstance.
3. The facts as contained in the proposed citation are personally known to me .
4. Lieutenant Lockie has received no previous decorations.
5. The estimated date of detachment from present assignment is 18 November 1965.
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1965
Guided Missile Unit 25 (GMU-25), Naval Air Weapons Center Point Mugu, CA
Criteria The National Defense Service Medal is awarded for honorable active service as a member of the Armed Forces during the Korean War, Vietnam War, the war against Iraq in the Persian Gulf, and for service... The National Defense Service Medal is awarded for honorable active service as a member of the Armed Forces during the Korean War, Vietnam War, the war against Iraq in the Persian Gulf, and for service during the current War on Terrorism. In addition, all members of the National Guard and Reserve who were part of the Selected Reserve in good standing between August 2, 1990, to November 30, 1995, are eligible for the National Defense Service Medal. In the case of Navy personnel, Midshipment attending the Naval Academy during the qualifying periods are eligible for this award, and Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) Midshipmen ae only eligible if they participated in a summer cruise that was in an area which qualified for a campaign medal. MoreHide
Criteria The Navy Good Conduct Medal (NGCM) is a decoration presented by the United States Navy to recognize members who have completed three years of honorable service. Medals awarded before January 1, 1996 r... The Navy Good Conduct Medal (NGCM) is a decoration presented by the United States Navy to recognize members who have completed three years of honorable service. Medals awarded before January 1, 1996 required four years of service. MoreHide
Criteria The Navy Good Conduct Medal (NGCM) is a decoration presented by the United States Navy to recognize members who have completed three years of honorable service. Medals awarded before January 1, 1996 r... The Navy Good Conduct Medal (NGCM) is a decoration presented by the United States Navy to recognize members who have completed three years of honorable service. Medals awarded before January 1, 1996 required four years of service. MoreHide
Criteria The Navy Good Conduct Medal (NGCM) is a decoration presented by the United States Navy to recognize members who have completed three years of honorable service. Medals awarded before January 1, 1996 r... The Navy Good Conduct Medal (NGCM) is a decoration presented by the United States Navy to recognize members who have completed three years of honorable service. Medals awarded before January 1, 1996 required four years of service. MoreHide
Criteria To be eligible for this medal, the Service member must have: Served between the outbreak of hostilities (June 25, 1950) and the date the armistice was signed (July 27, 1953); Been on permanent assignm... To be eligible for this medal, the Service member must have: Served between the outbreak of hostilities (June 25, 1950) and the date the armistice was signed (July 27, 1953); Been on permanent assignment or on temporary duty for thirty consecutive days or sixty non-consecutive days, and Performed duty within the territorial limits of Korea, in the waters immediately adjacent thereto or in aerial flight over Korea participating in actual combat operation or in support of combat operations. MoreHide
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The Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation is a military unit award issued by the government of South Korea to both South Korean and foreign military units.
Criteria The United Nations Korean Medal was generally awarded for any period of service while assigned as a member of the Armed Forces dispatched to Korea or adjacent areas for service on behalf of the United... The United Nations Korean Medal was generally awarded for any period of service while assigned as a member of the Armed Forces dispatched to Korea or adjacent areas for service on behalf of the United Nations. Service in qualifying organizations had to be certified by the United Nations Commander-in-Chief as having directly supported military operations in Korea. In the case of the United States, such certification was issued in General Orders 31 (June 20, 1955); General Orders 33 (July 11, 1955); and General Orders 36 (July 13, 1955). MoreHide
Best Moment
At a change of command the new CO announced that there would be a Saturday all hands inspection of the ship and personnel. The ship gradually began to look ike a US Navy ship.
Worst Moment
As a new recruit, when I reported I thought I had the wrong ship, it was so unkempt. My worst fears were confirmed the next morning when I could see it in the daylight.
Criteria The China Service Medal was awarded to Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard personnel who: Served ashore in China or who were attached to any of the vessels that operated in support of the operations in... The China Service Medal was awarded to Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard personnel who: Served ashore in China or who were attached to any of the vessels that operated in support of the operations in China between July 7, 1937, and September 7, 1939; or who Served ashore in China or were attached to any of the vessels that operated in support of operations in China between September 2, 1945 and April 1, 1957. Military services performed in the Asiatic-Pacific area between September 2, 1945 and March 2, 1946 could be credited for eligibility for the China Service Medal unless the individual was eligible for the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal based on service performed prior to September 2, 1945. MoreHide
Criteria Occupation duty in the European-African-Middle Eastern area may be credited to organizations for duty performed on and subsequent to May 8, 1945. Terminal dates for eligibility periods and occupation ... Occupation duty in the European-African-Middle Eastern area may be credited to organizations for duty performed on and subsequent to May 8, 1945. Terminal dates for eligibility periods and occupation territories in this area are as follows: Italy: November 8, 1945 to December 15, 1947, Trieste: May 9, 1945 to October 25, 1954, Germany (exclusive of Berlin): May 9, 1945 to May 5, 1955, Berlin: May 9, 1945 to October 2, 1990, Austria: May 9, 1945 to October 25, 1955, Asiatic-Pacific Area: September 2, 1945 to April 27, 1952. Units performing service in the Korean area during the period of June 27, 1950 to April 27, 1952, inclusive, and which are eligible for the Korean Service Medal, will not be credited with eligibility for the Navy Occupation Service Medal for the same period. MoreHide
Criteria The National Defense Service Medal is awarded for honorable active service as a member of the Armed Forces during the Korean War, Vietnam War, the war against Iraq in the Persian Gulf, and for service... The National Defense Service Medal is awarded for honorable active service as a member of the Armed Forces during the Korean War, Vietnam War, the war against Iraq in the Persian Gulf, and for service during the current War on Terrorism. In addition, all members of the National Guard and Reserve who were part of the Selected Reserve in good standing between August 2, 1990, to November 30, 1995, are eligible for the National Defense Service Medal. In the case of Navy personnel, Midshipment attending the Naval Academy during the qualifying periods are eligible for this award, and Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) Midshipmen ae only eligible if they participated in a summer cruise that was in an area which qualified for a campaign medal. MoreHide
Advanced to CPO
Sent to OCS for commission as Ensign