In Full Metal Jacket, I was wondering what the different service ribbons that Gunnery Sergeant Hartman wears are for. The blue one with the white stripe down the middle is for service in Korea, I can tell that much, but what about the others?
Not the OP answer but here are his real life medals. I think there’s a good chance most are on his chest in the movie.
Let’s see:
Silver Star
Purple Heart w/cluster
Legion of Merit
Korean Service medal
Vietnam Service medal
Marine Corps Drill Instructor ribbon
What looks like a Presidential Unit Citation
Good Conduct ribbon
And a couple I can’t make out.