In December 1948 , Glenn was re-posted to NAS Corpus Christi as a student at the Naval School of All-Weather Flight before becoming a flight instructor . In July 1951 , he was sent to the Amphibious Warfare School at Marine Corps Base Quantico in northern Virginia for a six-month course . He then joined the staff of the commandant of the Marine Corps Schools . Given only four hours of flying time per month , he maintained his proficiency ( and flight pay ) by flying on weekends . He was promoted to major in July 1952 . Glenn received the World War II Victory Medal , American Campaign Medal , Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal ( with one star ) , Navy Occupation Service Medal ( with Asia clasp ) , and the China Service Medal for his efforts
World War II Victory Medal
World War II Victory Medal (United States)
John Glenn