Name/Title
American Defense Service MedalDescription
A yellow ribbon with two mirrored vertical stripes of blue, white, and red on either side. The bronze medal hanging from the ribbon depicts a woman holding a sword and shield and standing on an oak branch.Use
The American Defense Service Military Medal is awarded to service members on active duty between September 8, 1939, and December 7, 1941.Context
From the collection of Stephen Fitch, who was part of the inaugural crew and a plankowner of the USS Yorktown (CV-10).
Stephen Fitch was a Lt. Commander in the Engineering Department on the USS Yorktown (CV-10). An artist at heart, Fitch would draw both small cartoons and comics as well as detailed schematics of engine compartments and staterooms. Fitch is also the artist behind the squadron emblems on the flight deck killboards.Collection
Stephen Fitch CollectionAcquisition
Accession
2018.6Source or Donor
Richard G. FitchAcquisition Method
GiftUpdate Date
February 3, 2025
