Name/Title
American Campaign MedalEntry/Object ID
16.25.18Description
American Campaign Medal. Materials: Textile, Metal. Size: 1 1/2"x3" Description: American Campaign Medal belonging to Walter Atkinson, who served in the USAAF during WWII. The medal was established by FDR in 1942 to recognize military service in the American Theater of Operations during World War II between December 7, 1941 and March 2, 1946. The front of the medal features an offshore scene with a cruiser, an airplane, and a sinking submarine, with the inscription "American Campaign". The back portrays a standing eagle and the years 1941-1945. The ribbon for the medal is blue with white, black, red, and blue stripes, symbolizing the colors or the US flag and the various services.Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
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MedalNomenclature Secondary Object Term
Decoration of HonorNomenclature Primary Object Term
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Category 08: Communication ObjectsCondition
Reason for Exam
At AcquisitionOverall Condition
Very GoodDate Examined
Oct 23, 2025Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Atkinson, Walter J.Create Date
October 23, 2025Update Date
October 31, 2025
