United States service medals of the World Wars
Encyclopedia
United States service medals of the World Wars are U.S. military decorations
which were created solely for service in the First World War and World War II
. Such medals are no longer awarded
, but are still referred to in various publications, manuals, and award precedence charts as many veterans still display them as part of veteran
functions and ceremonies.
The following medals were issued for service in the World Wars, service in various campaign areas, and for occupation service following the end of each war.
Awards and decorations of the United States military
Awards and decorations of the United States Military are military decorations which recognize service and personal accomplishments while a member of the United States armed forces...
which were created solely for service in the First World War and World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
. Such medals are no longer awarded
Obsolete military awards of the United States
Obsolete military awards of the United States are United States military awards which have been officially removed from U.S. military award precedence charts and are listed as "Obsolete Military Decorations" in military award publications and instructions....
, but are still referred to in various publications, manuals, and award precedence charts as many veterans still display them as part of veteran
Veteran
A veteran is a person who has had long service or experience in a particular occupation or field; " A veteran of ..."...
functions and ceremonies.
The following medals were issued for service in the World Wars, service in various campaign areas, and for occupation service following the end of each war.