GC21A4Y Cacher Cache Series - diecast64 (Unknown Cache) in Kansas, United States created by legolaws

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A cache by legolaws Message this owner

Hidden : 11/22/2009

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Size: Size: small (small)

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You are looking for camouflaged container in a tree. The cache is NOT at the listed coordinates. DO NOT attempt to get to the listed coordinates. Fort Riley will have something to say if you try. So DO NOT try the listed coordinates the cache is not there.

This cache series is dedicated to area Cachers.
Caches have been placed by association either by their name, likes, dislikes, cache types/placements, and/or their notoriety. Some may be just a place I thought they might enjoy visiting.

Thanks to The Ravens for letting us use their Cacher Cache Series theme.

This cache is dedicated to a cacher I have met along the way. I first met Mrs. diecast64 at a workshop that we where both taking for work at USD 475. We were doing the intro thing and I had put geocaching as a hobby of mine. During a break she came up and said, " I know exactly who you are." This was interesting and then she said, "I am Mrs. diecast64." Yup, I knew that cache name. I later met the rest of diecast64 at events. Mr. diecast64 is now retired military and names alot of the hides using military call signs and hiding puzzles that involve military research. Hence this puzzle cache. Buggywashers rounds out the three family members that are good for the caching community. Keep up the good caching.

Ok, here is what you need to do:
Research a few of the U.S. military service medals and awards.

The coordinates are: N 39 0A.BCD W 096 4E.FGH

The clues:
1. MEDAL OF HONOR: General George Washington created the Badge of Military Merit on (7 August 1782) which later becomes the Medal of Honor. The Medal of Honor was created as a Navy version in 18A1 named the "Medal of Valor", and an Army version of the medal named the "Medal of Honor" was established in 1862 to give recognition to men who distinguished themselves "conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity" in combat with an enemy of the United States. Because the medal is presented "in the name of Congress," it is often referred to as the "Congressional Medal of Honor". However, the official name is the "Medal of Honor," which began with the U.S. Army's version.

2. DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS: The Distinguished Service Cross was established by President Woodrow Wilson on (January E, 1918)

3. SILVER STAR: The Citation Star was established as a result of an Act of Congress on July G, 1918. On July 19, 19D2, the Secretary of War approved the conversion of the "Citation Star" to the Silver Star Medal. The original "Citation Star" is incorporated into the center of the medal. Authorization for the Silver Star Medal was placed into law by an Act of Congress for the U.S. Navy on August 7, 1942 and an Act of Congress for the U.S. Army on December 1H, 1942.

4. LEGION OF MERIT: Although recommendations for creation of a Meritorious Service Medal were initiated as early as September 1937, no formal action was taken toward approval. In a letter to the Quartermaster General (QMG) dated 24 December 1941, The Adjutant General formally requested action be initiated to create a Meritorious Service Medal and provide designs in the event the decoration was established. The medal was announced in War Department Bulletin No. 40, dated August F, 1942. Executive Order 9260, dated October 29, 1942, by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, established the rules for the Legion of Merit and required the President's approval for the award

5. PURPLE HEART: The Purple Heart differs from most other decorations in that an individual is not "recommended" for the decoration; rather he or she is entitled to it upon meeting specific criteria. Executive Order 1BC16, dated 25 April 1962, included provisions for posthumous award of the Purple Heart

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