US Army Ribbon and Medal Identification

RichSr · 12-22-2006, 05:22 PM

trigger643, Looks like a good call to me, I can't say I'd be very good at identifying ribbons without the colors. The American Defense Medal was awarded to soldiers serving prior to the outbreak of WW II What you refer to as the American Defense Service Medal could well be the American Campaign Medal. Coupled with your identification of the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal would indicate service in both theaters. The following link is an excellent resource for info as clicking on the names brings up a complete description and criteria for the medal

http://www.tioh.hqda.pentagon.mil/Aw...Precedence.htm

12-22-2006, 05:22 PM	#1
RichSr User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: West Texas Posts: 128 Thanks: 154 Thanked 54 Times in 36 Posts	trigger643, Looks like a good call to me, I can't say I'd be very good at identifying ribbons without the colors. The American Defense Medal was awarded to soldiers serving prior to the outbreak of WW II What you refer to as the American Defense Service Medal could well be the American Campaign Medal. Coupled with your identification of the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal would indicate service in both theaters. The following link is an excellent resource for info as clicking on the names brings up a complete description and criteria for the medal http://www.tioh.hqda.pentagon.mil/Aw...Precedence.htm __________________ Rich