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​US WWI & WWII Service Medals

Army Good Conduct Medal

While not a true Service Medal it was award to enlisted men for exemplary behavior after 3 years of service.First authorized on 28 June 1941.  This medal is named to John R. Allison.

Medal for Humane Action

Authorized on 20 July, 1949 this medal was for service members with extended duty supporting the Berlin Airlift between26 June 1948 and 30 Sept 1949.

Navy Occupation Medal

Awarded to members of the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard for service in occupied areas after WWII.  It was awarded for service in West Berlin until 1990.

Army of Occupation  Medal

For 30 or more days of consecutive service in occupied Germany, Italy, Austria or Japan.  The medal was issued continually for service in West Berlin for 45 years after the close of WWII.

            Army of Occupation of Germany Medal    First issued in 1941 this medal was for service in occupied Europe between12 Nov 1918 and

11 Jul 1923

Occupation Medals

European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal

Awarded for military service in Europe, Africa, or the Middle East between

7 Dec 1941 and 2 Mar 1946

Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal

Awarded for military service between in the Asiatic Pacific Theater between

7 Dec 1941 and 2 Mar 1946.

American Campaign Medal

Awarded for military service in the American theater  between  

       7 Dec 1941 and 2 Mar 1946       

Campaign Medals

Women's Army Corps Service Medal

Awarded to women for service between

10 Jul 1942 and 2 Sept 1945.

American Defense Service Medal

Awarded for service between

8 Sept 1939and 7 Dec 1941.

Service Medals

WWI Victory Medal

with ST. Mihiel, Muse Argonne, and Defensive Sector Campaign Clasps. Victory medals were awarded for service between 6 Apr 1927 and 1 Apr 1920

WWII Victory Medal

For military service between 7 Dec 1941 and 31 Dec 1946

Victory Medals