Asiatic Pacific Campaign Miniature Medal - WWII ISLAND_16~81318 The Coast Guard Distinguished Service

The Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal (CGDSM) is bestowed upon any member of the United States Coast Guard who has distinguished themselves through exceptional meritorious service in a position of great responsibility within the United States Government

Criteria: Worn by Fire Control Technicians (FT) with ranks from Petty Officer 3rd Class (E-4) to Petty Officer 1st Class (E-6)

Although the award was originally approved in 1964

ranger or special forces unit of brigade during any period in which such unit was engaged in active ground combat

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Asiatic Pacific Campaign Miniature Medal - WWII ISLAND_16~81318 The Coast Guard Distinguished ServiceAsiatic Pacific Campaign Miniature Medal WWII Criteria: The Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal (ACPM) was awarded to any member of the United States Armed Forces who service in the Pacific Theater during World War II. It was created on November 6th, 1942 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt's Executive Order 9265. Additional awards of the medal are represented by a bronze star device worn on the award. There are 21 Army and 48 Navy and Marine Corps approved