United States service medals of the World Wars are
U.S. military medals which were created solely for recognizing service in the
First World War
World War I (28 July 1914 11 November 1918), often abbreviated as WWI, was one of the deadliest global conflicts in history. Belligerents included much of Europe, the Russian Empire, the United States, and the Ottoman Empire, with fightin ...
and
World War II
World War II or the Second World War, often abbreviated as WWII or WW2, was a world war that lasted from 1939 to 1945. It involved the vast majority of the world's countries—including all of the great powers—forming two opposing ...
. Such medals are
no longer awarded, but are still referred to in various publications, manuals, and award precedence charts as many veterans still display them as part of
veteran
A veteran () is a person who has significant experience (and is usually adept and esteemed) and expertise in a particular occupation or field. A military veteran is a person who is no longer serving in a military.
A military veteran that h ...
functions and ceremonies.
The following service medals were awarded for service in the World Wars and for occupational duty following the end of each war.
Service medals
Victory medals
Service medals
Campaign medals
Occupation medals
service medals
A service medal is an award to individuals who participated in designated wars, campaigns, or expeditions, or who have fulfilled specific service requirements in a creditable manner. Service medals are sometimes also Campaign medals.
Examples of ...
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World War I-related lists
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