Navy Occupation Service Medal - Europe

Europe

The following geographical duty areas, and time frames of eligibility, qualified a service member to receive the Navy Occupation Service Medal with "Europe" clasp.

  • Italy (November 8, 1945 to December 15, 1947)
  • Trieste (May 8, 1945 to October 25, 1954)
  • Germany (May 8, 1945 to May 5, 1955)
  • Austria (May 8, 1945 to October 25, 1955)
  • West Berlin (May 8, 1945 to October 3, 1990)

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