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Chesty Puller - Combat Action Ribbon (CAR)
Dear Sir / Madam,

I noticed a possible error on Lewis Burwell "Chesty" Puller's awards.

My understanding of the criteria for the Combat Action Ribbon (CAR) is as follows:

1. The CAR may be awarded retroactively for actions on or after 7 December 1941.

2. Awarded to members of the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard … in the grade of Captain/Colonel (O-6) and below, who have actively participated in ground or surface combat.

3. He was not promoted to Colonel (O-6) until February 1, 1944.

4. In September and October 1944, Puller led the 1st Marine Regiment into the protracted battle on Peleliu.

He qualifies under the above four criteria. Consequently, unless there is a requirement I am not aware, he qualifies.

I copied criteria 1 and 2 from https://www.marines.mil/News/Messages/Messages-Display/Article/895299/revised-eligibility-criteria-for-award-of-the-combat-action-ribbon-car-and-upda/

I copied criteria 3 and 4 from https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Chesty_Puller&gettingStartedReturn=true

Thank for for checking into this matter.

Semper Fidelis

GySgt USMC (Retired)