Name/Title
The American Defense Service MedalEntry/Object ID
1987.01.1524Description
An American Defense Service Medal that was issued to Colonel John Lasko for service inscribed 'Greek Warrior'. The American Defense Service Medal was a military award of the United States Armed Forces, established by Executive Order 8808, by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, on June 28, 1941. The medal was intended to recognize those military service members who had served on active duty between September 8, 1939, and December 7, 1941.Collection
Artifact CollectionMade/Created
Date made
circa 1939 - circa 1941Time Period
20th CenturyLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term
MedalNomenclature Secondary Object Term
Decoration of HonorNomenclature Primary Object Term
AwardNomenclature Sub-Class
Achievement SymbolsNomenclature Class
Personal SymbolsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsCondition
Reason for Exam
InventoryOverall Condition
GoodRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
United States Marine Corps