Service ashore in China or on-board naval vessels during either of these periods1937-39, 1945-57

Instituted: 1940 Branch: Navy

"Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal"

Service in the Asiatic-Pacific theater for 30 days or receipt of any combat decorations.

1942

"European African Middle East Campaign"

Service in the European-African-Middle Eastern theater for 30 days or receipt of any combat decorations.

1942

"World War II Victory Medal"

Awarded for service in the US Armed Forces between 1941-1946

1945

"National Defense Medal"

Any honorable active duty service during any of these periods: 1950-54, 1961-74, 1990-95.

Instituted: 1953 Branch: All Branches

"Korea Service Medal"

For Participation in military operations within the Korean area during 1950-54

1950

"Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal"

Participation in military operations not covered by specific war medal.

Instituted: 1961 Branch: All Branches

"Philippine Liberation Ribbon - WWII"

Service in the liberation of the Philippines between 17 October 1944 and 3 September 1945

1945

"United Nations Medal for Korea"

For Service on behalf of the United Nations in Korea between 27 June 1950 and 27 July 1954.

1951