Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal
The Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal is a military award established by the United States in 1945. It recognizes service members who participated in operations in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater during World War II. The medal is awarded to those who served in the region from December 7, 1941, to March 2, 1946, and it features a bronze star for each campaign a service member participated in.
The medal's design includes a central figure of a soldier and a sailor, symbolizing the joint efforts of the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy. The ribbon is adorned with colors representing the Pacific Ocean and the various campaigns fought in the area, highlighting the significance of this theater in the war.