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Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal
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Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal
The Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal was authorized Nov. 6, 1942, by
Executive Order No. 9265 signed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The medal
was issued to commemorate the service performed by personnel of the Navy, Marine
Corps and Coast Guard who served during the periods and in the areas designated
below.
Effective March 15, 1946, members serving in the geographical area between
Dec. 7, 1941, and March 2, 1946 (dates inclusive) are authorized award of the
medal.
The geographical definitions of the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Area is:
East boundary -- From the North Pole, south along the 141st meridian west
longitude to the east boundary of Alaska, thence south and southeast along the
Alaskan boundary to the Pacific Ocean. thence south along the 130th meridian to
its intersection with the 30th parallel north latitude, thence southeast to the
intersection of the equator and the 100th meridian west longitude, thence south
along the 100th meridian west longitude to the South Pole.West boundary
-- From the North Pole, south along the 60th meridian east longitude to its
intersection with the eastern border of Iran, thence south along that border to
the Gulf of Oman and the intersection of the 60th meridian east longitude,
thence south along the 60th meridian east longitude to the South Pole.
[Vessels and dates to be added]
Source: 1953 U.S. Navy Awards Manual
21 June 1998
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