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The American Campaign Medal was authorized Nov. 6, 1942 by Executive Order No. 9265 that was signed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The medal was issued to commemorate the service performed by personnel of the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard who served during the periods and in the areas designated below.
This medal is awarded for service within the American Theater between Dec. 7, 1941 and March 2, 1946, under any of the following conditions