World War II Victory Medal

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For any military service during World War II.

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How you get it

You earn this by meeting the requirements. No recommendation is needed. If it's missing from your record, current members can have their MPF add it. Veterans can request it from AFPC with a Standard Form 180 and supporting documents.

You qualify if any of these apply

Served on active duty or in the Reserve at any time between Dec. 7, 1941 and Dec. 31, 1946

Quick facts

Category: Campaign and service
Type: Service award
Authorized devices: None
WAPS points: 0
Position in the AFPC listing: 39 of 91 (listed in order of precedence)

Full AFPC fact sheet text

Background

The World War II Victory Medal commemorates military service during World War II and is awarded to any member of the United States military, including members of the armed forces of the Government of the Philippine Islands.

Criteria

This medal is awarded for any active duty or Reserve service period between Dec. 7, 1941 and Dec. 31, 1946.

Medal description

The medal is 1.25 inches in diameter, bearing in front the figure of liberation holding a broken sword in the dawn.

Ribbon description

The ribbon is predominantly red with wide rainbow borders.

Authorized devices

None

Source: World War II Victory Medal fact sheet, Air Force's Personnel Center