Memorabilia - WWII Ribbon, cc1945

Historical information

Phillippine
To be awarded the Philippine Liberation Medal, a service member must have participated in at least one of the following actions:[2][3][4]

Participation in the initial landing operation of Leyte and adjoining islands from 17 October to 20 October 1944. An individual is considered to have participated in such operations if he landed on Leyte or adjoining islands, was on a ship in Philippine waters, or was a crewmember of an airplane, which flew over Philippine territory during the period.
Participation in any engagement against hostile Japanese forces on Leyte and adjoining islands during the Philippine Liberation Campaign of 17 October 1944, to 2 September 1945.
Participation in any engagement against hostile Japanese forces on islands other than those mentioned above during the Philippine Liberation Campaign of 17 October 1944, to 2 September 1945.
Served in the Philippine Islands or on ships in Philippine waters for not less than 30 days during the period.

Significance

Purple Heart medals were awarded for soldiers injured or killed in WW2

Physical description

Medal Ribbon

Inscriptions & markings

None

References

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