Actually a high proportion of military medals are just for having been in the fight. There’s a famous trio of participation medals given to British soldiers in World War One which were regarded as so common that they became known as Pip, Squeak and Wilfrid, after famous newspaper cartoon characters of the day.
And finally, there were the medals I received in the Air Force: a Good Conduct medal for staying out of trouble for 3 years and a Longevity medal for 4 years of service – as ground crew in peace time. But at least I didn’t get one just for completing boot camp – that one started later, sometime in the 1980’s.
I tell people- “50% of the effort in a job is showing up on time”. I also say- “50% of the effort by a team in a successful project is expended in the last 15% of the project.”
bigcatbusiness almost 8 years ago
If there was an award for that, everybody would be covered in medals.
The_Uncle almost 8 years ago
I’ve got two of those – just for turning up.
Thirdbase almost 8 years ago
Note that the US Military actually gives those out. Campaign Medals.
fuzzbucket Premium Member almost 8 years ago
They should pin it on his back.
William Pursell almost 8 years ago
Oye Rod lad,was this “participation” before or after the battle?
esposal almost 8 years ago
The military does issue battle ribbons to soldiers whose unit was involved in combat
Claire Jordan almost 8 years ago
Actually a high proportion of military medals are just for having been in the fight. There’s a famous trio of participation medals given to British soldiers in World War One which were regarded as so common that they became known as Pip, Squeak and Wilfrid, after famous newspaper cartoon characters of the day.
Flash Gordon almost 8 years ago
Participation in war, no matter how tangential, or whether you are military or civilian, is something that nobody should have to endure.
ksu71 almost 8 years ago
Wow, I didn’t know Rodney was a millennial.
markmoss1 almost 8 years ago
What would fit Sir Rodney even better is the Purple Heart – a medal for being wounded.
markmoss1 almost 8 years ago
And finally, there were the medals I received in the Air Force: a Good Conduct medal for staying out of trouble for 3 years and a Longevity medal for 4 years of service – as ground crew in peace time. But at least I didn’t get one just for completing boot camp – that one started later, sometime in the 1980’s.
angelfiredragon almost 8 years ago
Liberal progressive bull crap, everyone deserves a participation medal for everything.
tcayer almost 8 years ago
As long as it wasn’t awarded posthumously!
David Huie Green AmericaIsGreatItHasUs almost 8 years ago
That which all have is that which none appreciate.
David Huie Green AmericaIsGreatItHasUs almost 8 years ago
I keep getting Perfect Attendance awards, just for showing up every day. It must be harder than it seems because nobody else is near me for 11 years.
Sailor46 USN 65-95 almost 8 years ago
When you participate in any combat, you should get a medal of Valor!
hcarpenter1 almost 8 years ago
ooooooooh boy isn’t that nice????
Lamberger almost 8 years ago
I got a National Defense ribbon in 1969. That was a participation award.
UpaCoCoCreek Premium Member almost 8 years ago
… I let the enemy kick the crap outta me.
rickray777 almost 8 years ago
“Participation Award! For showing outstanding potential on the battlefield or off of it!”
JP Steve Premium Member almost 8 years ago
I see it hasn’t stopped rudeness either.
Fuzzy Thinker Premium Member almost 8 years ago
I tell people- “50% of the effort in a job is showing up on time”. I also say- “50% of the effort by a team in a successful project is expended in the last 15% of the project.”