A World War II medal that had been lost for years was returned to the family of Sgt. George Pershing during a special ceremony. Pennsylvania State Treasurer Stacy Garrity returned the U.S. Army Good Conduct Medal, along with its ribbon and lapel pin, to Pershing’s son, Fred.
The decorations were discovered in an abandoned safe-deposit box as part of the Treasury’s unclaimed property program. The Treasury conducted research and was able to connect with Fred to return the items.
Pershing was among the troops who stormed Utah Beach during the D-Day invasion of Normandy and later fought in the Battle of the Bulge. The Army Good Conduct Medal was established in June 1941 for exemplary conduct, efficiency, and fidelity, or for those who honorably completed three years of active service.
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