Talk:Chance Phelps

message: Did some research after I wrote what's above, and this is what I found, from the criteria for award of the Good Conduct Medal, under the 'SERVICE' section:
3. For first award only, the MCGCM may be awarded, provided conduct requirements are met, to the next of kin in those cases where service member is killed in combat action against an opposing armed force, or dies as a direct result of wounds received in combat action against an opposing armed force, or dies in the line of duty where such death was directly related to actions against the enemy. In addition, for the first award only, the MCGCM is authorized for individuals who are separated from the naval service for physical disability as a result of wounds incurred in combat action against an opposing armed force, or in the line of duty where such wounds resulted directly from action against the enemy, provided conduct requirements are met. For first award only, next of kin of Prisoners of War also would be eligible to receive the MCGCM if the service member’s demise occurs while in a POW status, provided it has been determined that conduct while in POW status was acceptable. 
The 'CONDUCT' section (refered to in sentance 1, above) states that the awardee can not have any disciplinary action prior to the awarding of the medal.
See: http://usmilitary.about.com/library/milinfo/navawards/blmarinegoodconduct.htm
So, in summation, it says it can be awarded to next of kin when killed in action.  I will re-verify with LCPL Phelps' mother and father about this award.
*As far as I know, he was not offered this award, because he was awared the Bronze Star, which takes precedence. Additionally, the BS was awarded to him rather quickly, but at the time of the dedication of the mess hall on 29Palms in his name, a MCGCM was not listed in his biography when the SS was. It seems very unlikely that he would be given the lesser award Several years after he was awarded the higher one.  As far as his rank goes, it seems someone found a compromise: to list him as a PFC and note the posthumous promotion; to which I agree. If retired Marines are referred to by the highest rank held, why not fallen Marines (though one could question if he ever "held" the rank due to his death before his promotion). But as far as I can tell, he was not pending a promotion at the time of his death; rather, it smells like it was pushed through as an honor. Bahamut0013 17:41, 17 July 2007 (UTC)
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message: Just wanted to make sure everyone knows Chance is related to Fred Phelps.  Bahamut0013 22:11, 3 August 2007 (UTC)
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