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1. Description: The bronze medal is 1-1/4 inches in width. On the obverse is a tropical landing scene with a battleship, aircraft carrier, submarine and an aircraft in the background with landing troops and palm trees in the foreground with the words "ASIATIC PACIFIC CAMPAIGN" above the scene. On the reverse, an American bald eagle close between the dates "1941 - 1945" and the words "United States of America". 2.Ribbon: The ribbon is 1 3/8 inches wide and consists of the following stripes: 3/16 inch yellow 67108; 1/16 inch white 67101; 1/16 inch scarlet 67111; 1/16 inch white; ¼ inch yellow; center 1/8 triparted old glory blue 67178, white and scarlet; ¼ inch yellow; 1/16 inch white; 1/16 inch scarlet; 1/16 inch white; and 3/16 inch yellow. 3. Criteria: a. The Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal was awarded to personnel for service within the Asiatic-Pacific Theater between 7 December 1941 and 2 March 1946 under any of the following conditions: (1) On permanent assignment. (2) In a passenger status or on temporary duty for 30 consecutive days or 60 days not consecutive. (3) In active combat against the enemy and was awarded a combat decoration or furnished a certificate by the commanding general of a corps, higher unit, or independent force that he actually participated in combat. b. The eastern boundary of the Asiatic-Pacific Theater is from the North Pole, south along the 141st meridian west longitude to the east boundary of Alaska, then south and southeast along the Alaska boundary to the Pacific Ocean, then south along the 130th meridian to its intersection with the 30th parallel north latitude, then southeast to the intersection of the Equator and the 100th meridian west longitude, then to the South Pole. The western boundary of the Asiatic-Pacific Theater is from the North Pole south along the 60th meridian east longitude to its intersection with the east boundary of Iran, then south along the Iran boundary to the Gulf of Oman and the intersection of the 60th meridian east longitude, then south along the 60th meridian east longitude to the South Pole. The Asiatic-Pacific Theater included Alaska, Hawaii, Philippines, Australia, New Zealand, and all of Asia. 4.Components: The following are authorized components: a. Medal (regular size): MIL-DTL-3943/247. Medal set with full size medal and ribbon bar. NSN 8455-00-269-5764. b. Medal (miniature): MIL-DTL-3943/247. Available commercially. c. Ribbon: MIL-DTL-11589/17. NSN 8455-00-257-0525. Available commercially. d. Streamer: The Asiatic-Pacific Campaign ribbon is used as a streamer for 21 streamers on the Army flag. Units that received campaign credit display the streamers with the inscription as listed on their lineage and honors. 5. Background: a. The Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal was established per Executive Order 9265, dated 6 November 1942, by President Franklin D. Roosevelt and announced in War Department Bulletin 56, 1942. The criteria was initially announced in Department of the Army (DA) Circular 1, dated 1 January 1943, so that the ribbon could be authorized prior to design of the medal. The criteria for the medal was announced in DA Circular 84, dated 25 March 1948, and subsequently published in Army Regulation 600-65, dated 22 September 1948. b. The ribbon design was approved by the Secretary of War on 24 November 1942. The yellow ribbon has white and red on each side to represent the Japanese colors. The center blue, white, and red stripes are taken from the American Defense Service Medal ribbon and refers to the continuance of American Defense after Pearl Harbor. c. The medal was designed by Mr. Thomas Hudson Jones. The reverse side was designed by Mr. A. A. Weinman and is the same design as used on the reverse of the European-African-Middle Eastern and American Campaign Medals. The medal design was submitted to the Commission of Fine Arts on 22 May 1947 and the first medal was presented to General of the Army Douglas MacArthur on 17 December 1947. d. A bronze star is worn on the ribbon to indicate participation in designated campaigns. The designated campaigns for the Asiatic-Pacific Theater and inscriptions used on the Army Flag streamer set are: * Philippine Island 7 Dec 41 - 10 May 42 * Burma, 1942 7 Dec 41 - 26 May 42 * Central Pacific 7 Dec 41 - 6 Dec 43 * East Indies 1 Jan 42 - 22 Jul 42 * India-Burma 2 Apr 42 - 28 Jan 45 * Air Offensive, Japan 17 Apr 42 - 2 Sep 45 * Aleutian Islands 3 Jun 42 - 24 Aug 43 * China Defensive 4 Jul 42 - 4 May 45 * Papua 23 Jul 42 - 23 Jan 43 * Guadalcanal 7 Aug 42 - 21 Feb 43 * New Guinea 24 Jan 43 - 31 Dec 44 * Northern Solomons 22 Feb 43 - 21 Nov 44 * Eastern Mandates 7 Dec 43 - 14 Jun 44 * Bismarck Archipelago 15 Dec 43 - 27 Nov 44 * Western Pacific 17 Apr 44 - 2 Sep 45 * Lyete 17 Oct 44 - 1 Jul 45 * Luzon 15 Dec 44 - 4 Jul 45 * Central Burma 29 Jan 45 - 15 Jul 45 * Southern Philippines 27 Feb 45 - 4 Jul 45 * Ryukyus 26 Mar 45 - 2 Jul 45 * China Offensive 5 May 45 - 2 Sep 45 * * Antisubmarine 7 Dec 41 - 2 Sep 45 * * Ground Combat: 7 Dec 41 - 2 Sep 45 * * Air Combat: 7 Dec 41 - 2 Sep 45
* These campaigns are not displayed as streamers on the Army flag. e. A bronze arrowhead is worn on the ribbon to indicate participation in a combat parachute jump, combat glider landing, or amphibious assault landing within the Asiatic-Pacific Theater.
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What does EAME Ribbon with 1 Bronze Star mean?
The ribbon is the "Europe, Africa, Middle East" for service in that theater of operations. The one bronze star signifies that the recipient was credited with participating in one campaign in that theater.
What is the difference between the bronze star service medal in World War 2 and a Bronze Star?
The Bronze Star Medal could be awarded for either "meritorious service" or for "valor". If the award was for valor, the Medal was awarded with a bronze "V device" to be worn on the ribbon of the Medal. After the war was over the Army decided that every WWII veteran was entitled to the Bronze Star Medal, but the award was for "meritorious service", not "valor", so no "V device".
Do you have a picture of a bronze service star?
A Bronze Service Star was a small bronze star device that was added to a Campaign Medal to indicate 5 campaigns.
Was Bronze Star authorized for all combat troops in Korean War who earned a Combat Action Ribbon?
Regulations change. During the Vietnam War, the US Army Bronze Star could be awarded for MERITORIUS Achievement or Heroism. If for heroism, the Bronze Star ribbon portion had a letter "V" attached, denoting "Valor."
How does the recipient of both a Bronze star with V device and a Bronze Star for merit display the ribbon on the dress uniform?
The "V" device is worn on the left side of the ribbon (as you look at it), with an oak leaf cluster on the right hand side [ V @ ]
What does EAME Ribbon with 1 Bronze Star mean?
The ribbon is the "Europe, Africa, Middle East" for service in that theater of operations. The one bronze star signifies that the recipient was credited with participating in one campaign in that theater.
Your father had a bronze star bronze star ribbon and then a small bronze star ribbon What does that all mean?
It probably means he earned a Bronze Star Medal. The medal was awarded to the soldier in a case that included three items: A bronze Star Medal, a ribbon and maybe a metallic version of the ribbon. The Bronze Star Medal was a medal in the shape of a STAR that was bronze. It hung from a ribbon that was mainly RED with a BLUE and WHITE strip. If awarded to the soldier, the STAR would have his name engraved on the back. If the ribbon has an Oak Leaf device or a small Star device or a brass "V" attached to the ribbon, this denotes a special recognition for the award. The Oak Leaf represents a second award of the Medal. The "V" recognizes the soldier for Valor.
Bronze star on a ribbon for the coast guard?
A small bronze star on a Coast Guard ribbon indicates a subsequent award. YNCSOHV
Do you receive a bronze star on your National Defense Service Ribbon if you deploy?
The bronze star on the National Defense Service Ribbon is for service during two periods of conflict. Most likely, that would be Vietnam war and the current post-9-11 period. Someone who served before 1975 still on active duty after Sep 2001 would already have a NDSM, and would add the bronze star for a second award.
What is the difference between the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart?
The Bronze Star Medal is an award presented for heroic or meritorious achievement or service not involving participation in aerial flight. The medal is suspended from a red ribbon with a narrow blue stripe down the middle of the ribbon. A Bronze BATTLE Star is worn upon the Campaign Ribbon of the Theater that the veteran served in. Each Bronze BATTLE Star indicates a campaign that the veteran participated in. When the veteran has earned five Bronze BATTLE Stars, the five are replaced by a single Silver BATTLE Star. My father served in six campaigns in the MTO & ETO, so on his ribbon there was a silver & a bronze campaign star. Richard V. Horrell WW 2 Connections.com
What us army ribbon is NDSMB?
It is the 2nd award for the National Defense Service Medal. Bronze Star device that is attached.
What does a Bronze Star on a full sized red white and blue ribbon mean?
BRONZE STAR ON RED/WHITE/BLUE RIBBON For heroic or meritorious achievement of service, not involving aerial flight in connection with operations against an opposing armed force. Authorized on February 4, 1944 the Bronze Star Medal is awarded to members of all branches of military service and may be awarded either for combat heroism or for meritorious service.
What is the difference between the bronze star service medal in World War 2 and a Bronze Star?
The Bronze Star Medal could be awarded for either "meritorious service" or for "valor". If the award was for valor, the Medal was awarded with a bronze "V device" to be worn on the ribbon of the Medal. After the war was over the Army decided that every WWII veteran was entitled to the Bronze Star Medal, but the award was for "meritorious service", not "valor", so no "V device".
What is the difference between a silver and bronze star?
one is silver and one is bronze The Silver Star Medal is a higher award for bravery than the Bronze Star Medal. The Bronze Star Medal was issued to any Infantryman who fought in combat. The Silver Star Medal is silver and has a ribbon that is prodominately blue. The Bronze Star Medal is identical in size and design except it is bronze and has a ribbon that is mainly red.
What does a World War 2 EAME Theater Ribbon with 4 bronze stars represent?
The ribbon is awarded to military personnel involved in WWII in the European Theater. The four bronze stars mean the person participated in four campaigns during that war. A campaign is a major operation usually involving many Army divisions. This is not to be confused with the bronze star medal ... awarded to someone for valor on the battlefield.
Do you have a picture of a bronze service star?
A Bronze Service Star was a small bronze star device that was added to a Campaign Medal to indicate 5 campaigns.
Good Conduct Medal Placement of stars for 8 awards?
The silver star, indicating 5 subsequent awards, should be centered on the ribbon with a bronze star on either side. If on a medal the bronze stars should be above and beneath the silver star which should always be centered in the middle of the ribbon. If on the ribbon award, the bronze stars should be just to the right and left of the silver star.
