USMC Good Conduct (Shioutakon, 1923-1926)

Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, hand-engraved “No.80389/William G. Shioutakon/2nd Enlistment/1923-1926”. With copied service records. Ribbon worn.

Shioutakon had prior service in the Army, being a Cook in Company B, 163rd Infantry, 41st Division, from July 1918 through November 1919. He enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1923 and served primarily at Quantico and Guantanamo. In 1927, he was assigned to the 8th Marines, Eastern Reserve Area, in Philadelphia, remaining there at least until 1927. He died in January 1934 and is buried at Arlington Cemetery.