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Executive Order 8809

Good Conduct Medal

Ordered by Franklin Roosevelt on September 12, 1941

Summary

Establishes a Good Conduct Medal for enlisted Army personnel who complete three years of active federal duty. Medal awarded based on commanding officers' recommendations recognizing exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity. Secretary of War tasked with setting regulations governing the medal's awarding process.

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