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Last Rank Lieutenant Last Primary NEC/NOC .G-ESR-Gunnery Instructior (aerial & anti-aircraft) (Emergency Service Rate-G 1941-1945) Last NEC Group Gunnery Instructor (Aerial and Anti-Aircraft) Service Years 1942- 1945
Criteria The Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal may be awarded to service members who, while serving in any capacity with the Navy or Marine Corps, distinguish themselves by heroism, outstanding achievem... The Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal may be awarded to service members who, while serving in any capacity with the Navy or Marine Corps, distinguish themselves by heroism, outstanding achievement or meritorious service (but not of sufficient nature to warrant a higher decoration). MoreHide
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Navy Commendation Ribbon for Meritorious Service as a Naval Aerial Gunnery Officer and Instructor.
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The World War II Victory Medal commemorates military service during the Second World War.
Description Robert Stack was a Veteran of the Second World War and awarded the World War II Victory Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, American Campaign Medal, Expert Rifle Ribbon, and Expert Pistol Ribbon... Robert Stack was a Veteran of the Second World War and awarded the World War II Victory Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, American Campaign Medal, Expert Rifle Ribbon, and Expert Pistol Ribbon MoreHide
Description The American Theater was a minor area of operations during World War II. This was mainly due to both North and South America's geographical separation from the central theaters of conflict in Europe aThe American Theater was a minor area of operations during World War II. This was mainly due to both North and South America's geographical separation from the central theaters of conflict in Europe and Asia. Thus, any threat by the Axis Powers to invade the mainland United States or other areas was considered negligible, allowing for American resources to be deployed in overseas theaters.
This article includes attacks on continental territory, extending 200 miles (320 km) into the ocean, which is today under the sovereignty of the United States, Canada, Mexico, and several other smaller states, but excludes military action involving the Danish territory of Greenland, the Hawaiian Islands, and the Aleutian Islands. The most well known battles in North America during World War II were the Attack on Pearl Harbor (the first attack on US soil since the Battle of Ambos Nogales), the Aleutian Islands Campaign, the Battle of the St. Lawrence, and the attacks on Newfoundland.... More
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US Navy, WWII PB4Y (B-24 Liberator) Gunnery Instructor.
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Last Rank Lieutenant Last Primary NEC/NOC .G-ESR-Gunnery Instructior (aerial & anti-aircraft) (Emergency Service Rate-G 1941-1945) Last NEC Group Gunnery Instructor (Aerial and Anti-Aircraft) Service Years 1942- 1945
Criteria The Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal was awarded for for qualifying service within the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations between December 7, 1941, and March 2, 1946, under any of the following condi... The Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal was awarded for for qualifying service within the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations between December 7, 1941, and March 2, 1946, under any of the following conditions: On permanent assignment within the Asiatic-Pacific Theater; or, For service in a passenger status or on temporary duty for 30 consecutive days or 60 non-consecutive days; or, For service in active combat in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations against the enemy and awarded a combat decoration or furnished a certificate by the commanding general of a corps, higher unit, or independent force that the individual actually participated in combat. MoreHide
Description Robert Stack was a Veteran of the Second World War and awarded the World War II Victory Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, American Campaign Medal, Expert Rifle Ribbon, and Expert Pistol Ribbon... Robert Stack was a Veteran of the Second World War and awarded the World War II Victory Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, American Campaign Medal, Expert Rifle Ribbon, and Expert Pistol Ribbon MoreHide
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Between 1942 and 1960, the Navy issued ribbons known as the Distinguished Marksmanship Ribbons.
Description Robert Stack was a Veteran of the Second World War and awarded the World War II Victory Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, American Campaign Medal, Expert Rifle Ribbon, and Expert Pistol Ribbon... Robert Stack was a Veteran of the Second World War and awarded the World War II Victory Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, American Campaign Medal, Expert Rifle Ribbon, and Expert Pistol Ribbon MoreHide
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Between 1942 and 1960, the Navy issued ribbons known as the Distinguished Marksmanship Ribbons.
Description Robert Stack was a Veteran of the Second World War and awarded the World War II Victory Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, American Campaign Medal, Expert Rifle Ribbon, and Expert Pistol Ribbon... Robert Stack was a Veteran of the Second World War and awarded the World War II Victory Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, American Campaign Medal, Expert Rifle Ribbon, and Expert Pistol Ribbon MoreHide
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Last Rank Lieutenant Last Primary NEC/NOC .G-ESR-Gunnery Instructior (aerial & anti-aircraft) (Emergency Service Rate-G 1941-1945) Last NEC Group Gunnery Instructor (Aerial and Anti-Aircraft) Service Years 1942- 1945
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Stack joined the Navy during World War II, serving as an aerial gunnery officer/instructor for three and a half years. During his service, he earned numerous medals and commendations, particularly for his skill at sharp-shooting. He was a top-notch air-to-air gunnery instructor. Because of his expertise as an Olympic champion skeet shooter, (U.S. 20-gauge champion skeet marksman before WWII, he holds the record for more than 350 consecutive skeet hits) he was assigned to teach anti-aircraft gunnery. Robert Stack was inducted into the National Skeet Shooting Hall of Fame in 1971.
Criteria The American Campaign Medal was awarded for For thirty days service outside the Continental United States but within the American Theater of Operations between December 7, 1941, and March 2, 1946; or,... The American Campaign Medal was awarded for For thirty days service outside the Continental United States but within the American Theater of Operations between December 7, 1941, and March 2, 1946; or, an aggregate service of one year within the Continental United States during the same period under the following circumstances: On permanent assignment outside the continental limits of the United States; or, On permanent assignment as a member of a crew of a vessel sailing ocean waters for a period of 30 consecutive days or 60 non-consecutive days; or, For service outside the continental limits of the United States in a passenger status or on temporary duty for 30 consecutive days or 60 non consecutive days; or, For service in active combat against the enemy and awarded a combat decoration or furnished a certificate by the commanding general of a corps, higher unit, or independent force that the individual actually participated in combat; or, For service within the continental limits of the United States for an aggregate period of one year. MoreHide
Description Robert Stack was a Veteran of the Second World War and awarded the World War II Victory Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, American Campaign Medal, Expert Rifle Ribbon, and Expert Pistol Ribbon... Robert Stack was a Veteran of the Second World War and awarded the World War II Victory Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, American Campaign Medal, Expert Rifle Ribbon, and Expert Pistol Ribbon MoreHide
He was the instructor.
Last Rank
Lieutenant
Last Primary NEC/NOC
.G-ESR-Gunnery Instructior (aerial & anti-aircraft) (Emergency Service Rate-G 1941-1945)
Last NEC Group
Gunnery Instructor (Aerial and Anti-Aircraft)
Service Years
1942- 1945