Established on January 22, 1947, the Navy Occupation Service Medal honors members of the United States Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard who carried out occupation service in designated European and Asian regions and waters in the years during and after World War II.
Established on April 5, 1946, the World War II Occupation Medal Ribbon honors United States Army and Air Force members who carried out occupation service in Austria, Germany, Italy, or Japan following World War II.
Established on July 29, 1943, the Women’s Army Corps Service Medal honors female Army personnel who carried out service with the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps during World War II.
Established on December 20, 1944, the Philippine Liberation Medal is an award issued by the Philippine government to recognize service personnel who contributed to efforts in the liberation of the Philippine Islands during World War II.
Established on July 3, 1946, the Philippine Independence Medal is an award issued by the Philippine government to recognize service personnel who contributed to multiple operations on behalf of the Philippines during World War II.
Established in July of 1945, the Philippine Defense Medal is an award issued by the Philippine government to recognize efforts against the Japanese invasion of the Philippines between the dates of December 8, 1941, and June 15, 1942.
Established on August 8, 1946, the Merchant Marine World War II Victory Medal honors United States Marine mariners who carried out service onboard merchant ships running American colors between the dates of December 7, 1941 and September 3, 1945 for a minimum term of 30 days.
Established on May 10, 1944, the Merchant Marine Pacific War Zone Medal honors Merchant Marine mariners who carried out service on vessels under the operation of the War Shipping Administration within the Pacific War Zone, including the North and South Pacific and Indian Oceans. Eligible dates range from December 7, 1941 to March 2, 1946. The award was originally issued as a ribbon only, with the medal added in 1992.
Established on May 10, 1944, the Merchant Marine Mediterranean-Middle East War Zone Medal honors Merchant Marine mariners who carried out service on vessels under the operation of the War Shipping Administration within the Arabian, Mediterranean, or Red Seas or the western portion of the Indian Ocean. Eligible dates range from December 7, 1941 to November 8, 1945. The award was originally issued as a ribbon only, with the medal added in 1992.
Established on September 26, 1939 and issued by the French government, the World War II version of the French Croix de Guerre Medal honors individuals who served with the Allied Powers to combat the Axis forces. It is comparable to the United States Bronze or Silver Star.
