Phil Swift Posted May 12, 2021 Share #1 Posted May 12, 2021 Hi? I was wondering if my grandfather would have earned the American Theater Ribbon? People kept saying he would've had it even though it is not listed on his discharge paper. Any thought would be greatly appreciated. All his medals were given away, so I had to replace them with the info on his records. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Brannan Posted May 12, 2021 Share #2 Posted May 12, 2021 Yes he earned the American Theater and Victory Medal. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Swift Posted May 12, 2021 Author Share #3 Posted May 12, 2021 Thank you very much, do you know why the American theater ribbon isn't listed on his discharge paper? The ww2 victory ribbon is listed on his Air Force discharge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasonK Posted May 12, 2021 Share #4 Posted May 12, 2021 To elaborate, here is why he should have received the medal. Criteria for the medal below. He qualifies under item point 6, with more than 12 months service within the continental US - January 1943 to May 1944, then again from June 1945 to September 1945. As for why its not on his discharge paperwork, they were processing out so many people, that errors were made. Most vet's didn't care, either. Just wanted to be home. The American Campaign Medal was awarded to personnel for service within the American Theater between 7 December 1941 and 2 March 1946 under any of the following conditions. (1) On permanent assignment outside the continental limits of the United States. (2) Permanently assigned as a member of a crew of a vessel sailing ocean waters for a period of 30 days or 60 nonconsecutive days. (3) Permanently assigned as a member of an operating crew of an airplane actually making regular and frequent flights over ocean waters for a period of 30 days. (4) Outside the continental limits of the United States in a passenger status or on temporary duty for 30 consecutive days or 60 days not consecutive. (5) In active combat against the enemy and was awarded a combat decoration or furnished a certificate by the commanding general of a corps, higher unit, or independent force that he actually participated in combat. (6) Within the continental limits of the United States for an aggregate period of one year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Swift Posted May 13, 2021 Author Share #5 Posted May 13, 2021 Okay, thank you very much for your help. Means a lot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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