World War II Victory Medal (United States) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids World War II Victory Medal |
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![]() World War II Victory Medal
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Awarded by Department of War and Department of the Navy | |
Type | Military service medal |
Eligibility | Served in the armed forces between the dates of 7 December 1941 and 31 December 1946. |
Status | Retired |
Precedence | |
Next (higher) | European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal |
Equivalent | Merchant Marine World War II Victory Medal |
Next (lower) | Army of Occupation Medal or Navy Occupation Service Medal |
![]() Service ribbon (top) and campaign streamer (bottom) |
The World War II Victory Medal is a service medal of the United States military which was created by an Act of Congress on 6 July 1945 (Public Law 135, 79th Congress).
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