Merchant Marine Pacific War Zone Medal
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This article is about the U.S. Merchant Marine medal. For the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey medal, see Coast and Geodetic Survey Pacific War Zone Medal.
The Merchant Marine Pacific War Zone Medal (Bar) is a decoration of the United States Merchant Marine established by an Act of Congress on May 10, 1944.
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Merchant Marine Pacific War Zone Medal (Bar) | |
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Type | Individual Award |
Awarded for | Service in the Pacific War Zone. |
Presented by | United States Maritime Administration |
Eligibility | Merchant Marine seamen. |
Campaign(s) | Second World War |
Established | May 10, 1944 |
Total | 177,926 |
Precedence | |
Next (higher) | Merchant Marine Mediterranean-Middle East War Zone Medal |
Next (lower) | Merchant Marine World War II Victory Medal |
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