United States. A "China Marine" Service Group To George Chester Lewis, United States Marine Corps, United States Navy Republic of A cross pattée constructed of

A cross pattée constructed of a black cotton core

The reverse features an ornate design of multiple bands of alternating beads and swirls at the top of the casement

measuring 25 mm x 14 mm

He is documented as having been "absent without leave" for a period (which likely happened if he got back to the base two hours after his liberty ended)

(1918 issue)

United States. A "China Marine" Service Group To George Chester Lewis, United States Marine Corps, United States Navy Republic of A cross pattée constructed ofNavy Good Conduct Medal (in bronze, engraved "GEORGE CHESTER LEWIS 1945" on the reverse, 32. 5 mm, original ribbon with brooch pinback); Marine Corps Yangtze Service Medal (in bronze, number impressed "M. No. 5226" on the edge, 33 mm, original ribbon with brooch pinback); Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal (in bronze, number impressed "M. No. 5103" on the edge, 32. 8 mm, original ribbon with brooch pinback); World War II Victory Medal (in bronze, 36. 3