The Honorable Service Discharge Insignia, AKA "ruptured duck" was issued to allow men to travel in their uniform dress, without the Shore Patrol thinking they were AWOL.
Wednesday, August 06, 2008
Ruptured Duck
The Honorable Service Discharge Insignia, AKA "ruptured duck" was issued to allow men to travel in their uniform dress, without the Shore Patrol thinking they were AWOL.
George Herndon Reily, Jr.
George Herndon Reily, Jr. served aboard the USS Woodworth, DD-460, during World War II, advancing to Chief Machinist’s Mate.
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