American Defense Service Medal |
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 American Defense Service Medal |
The American Defense Service Medal
is a decoration of the United States military, recognizing
service before America’s entry into the Second World War but
during the initial years of the European conflict. The medal is authorized to military members who performed active duty between September 8, 1939 and December 7, 1941. Members of the United States Army received this medal for any length of service during the eligibility period, provided that they were on orders to active duty for a period of twelve months or longer. The United States Navy excluded Reservists who were on active duty for less than ten days, but otherwise the Navy, United States Marine Corps, and United States Coast Guard awarded the medal to all personnel who served on active duty at any time during the eligibility period (provided they passed their initial physical examinations). |
last revised May 23, 2011
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