Bobyoungbalt >as one who served in the U.S. Army back in the days of compulsory service and finished as a Sergeant.

Boby, would you remind me of the colors of the US Army Good Conduct ribbon? Was it -- as I recall -- red with white stripe? I'm sure you earned one!
My uncle John enlisted in Army after WW One and ended a Lt. General when he retired after WWII. When he wore Class A uniform, he proudly wore his good conduct medal earned as an enlisted man, along with his other decorations.
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