Campaign Ribbon Question

[TLeo]

When exactly were the American Campaign Ribbon and Asia Pacific Campaign Ribbons actually available/issued for wear by servicemen during the war? I understand the medals themselves were available post war, correct?

[Stuart GI]

When exactly were the American Campaign Ribbon and Asia Pacific Campaign Ribbons actually available/issued for wear by servicemen during the war? I understand the medals themselves were available post war, correct?

 

Both were approved in 1942, so probably 1942/3 is when they were available. Both medals were available in 1948.

 

Mike