Authorized by Executive Order 9265, as amended
(reference (gggg)).
American Campaign Medal is awarded to Service members serving outside the CONUS
in the American Theater for at least 30 days between December 7, 1941 and March 2,
1946, or who served during that period for an aggregate period of 1 year in the CONUS.
Service stars were authorized for both U.S. Army and U.S.
Navy Service members to indicate participation in certain engagements with the enemy.
Boundaries of the American Theater are as follows:
Eastern Boundary. From the North Pole, south
along the 75th meridian west longitude to the 77th parallel north latitude, thence
southeast through the Davis Strait to the intersection of the 40th parallel north latitude
and the 35th meridian west longitude, thence south along the meridian to the 10th
parallel north latitude, thence southeast to the intersection of the equator and the 20th
meridian west longitude, thence south along the 20th meridian west longitude to the
South Pole.
Western Boundary. From the North Pole, south
along the 141st meridian west longitude to the east boundary of Alaska, thence south
and southeast along the Alaska boundary to the Pacific Ocean, thence south along the
130th meridian to its intersection with the 30th parallel north latitude, thence southeast
to the intersection of the equator and the 100th meridian west longitude, thence south to
the South Pole.
Authorized Devices: Bronze Star
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