Medals  
 
  Good Conduct  
 

 
 
   The Good Conduct Medal is awarded for exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity in active Federal Military service. It is awarded on a selective basis to each soldier who distinguishes himself from among his fellow soldiers by exemplary conduct, efficiency, and fidelity throughout a specified period of continuous enlisted active Federal military service. The immediate commander must approve the award and the award must be announced in permanent orders. Dad received this medal July 1944.  
 
 
 
  Asiatic-Pacific Campaign  
 

 
 
   The Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal was awarded to personnel for service within the Asiatic-Pacific Theater between 7 December 1941 and 2 March 1946. The ribbon design was approved on 24 November 1942. The yellow ribbon has white and red on each side to represent the Japanese colors. The center blue, white, and red stripes are taken from the American Defense Service Medal ribbon and refers to the continuance of American Defense after Pearl Harbor. The design of the medal was not approved until 1947. Dad received the service ribbon but not the medal since it was issued after he was discharged.  
 
 
 
  World War II Victory  
 

 
 
   The World War II Victory Medal was awarded to all military personnel for service between 7 December 1941 and 31 December 1946. The Medal was approved on 5 February 1946. The rainbow colors on each side are taken from the World War I Victory ribbon. Although qualified, Dad did not receive the ribbon or medal since they were issued after he was discharged.


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