Who received the WWII Victory Medal?

World War Two Victory Medal

Name	Date of birth	Date of death
Abbott, Earl L. “Abby”	08-01-1919	24-01-1945
Abbott, William Edwin	29-06-1925	12-12-1944
Abel, Brent Maxwell (USN)	16-05-1916	26-12-2005
Abele, Mannert Lincoln (USN)	11-07-1903	16-08-1942

What does the Victory Medal represent?

The victory medal was awarded to all those who served in the armed forces during the First World War.

What is the American Theater ribbon for from WWII?

Originally issued as the “American Theater Ribbon”, the medal was intended to recognize those service members who had performed duty in the American Theater of Operations during World War II.

How do you get a victory medal in ww2?

Criteria: The World War II Victory Medal (WWIIVM) is presented to all members of the U.S. military who served in active duty or as a reserve during the period of December 7, 1941 – December 31, 1946. There is not a length of service requirement for this award.

Can you still claim WW2 medals?

You can purchase replicas or original named medals from a specialist medal company, or reputable medal dealer. You should write to the Ministry of Defence (MOD) Medal Office if you want to claim medals from WWII onwards.

What is the World War II Victory Medal?

World War II Victory Medal is awarded to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States or the government of the Philippine Islands who served on active duty at any time between December 7, 1941 and December 31, 1946.

Why is there a rainbow on the ribbon on this ribbon?

The rainbow on each side of the ribbon is a miniature of the pattern used in the WWI Victory Medal.

What is the size of the ribbon on the American flag?

The ribbon is 1 3/8 inches wide and consists of the following stripes: 3/8 inch double rainbow in juxtaposition (blues, greens, yellows, reds (center), yellows greens and blues); 1/32 inch white 67101; center 9/16 inch Old Glory Red 67156; 1/32 inch white; and 3/8 inch double rainbow in juxtaposition.