Navy
The Navy’s version of the Philippine Campaign Medal was issued to both members of the U.S. Navy and United States Marine Corps. The medal was established on June 27, 1908 by special order of the United States Navy Department.
To be awarded the Philippine Campaign Medal, a Navy or Marine Corps service member was required to perform service in the Philippine Islands between the dates of February 4, 1899 and December 31, 1904. Such service was required to be either ashore in support of Army units or onboard certain vessels assigned to the area of the Philippine Sea. The Navy’s version of the Philippine Campaign Medal was as a one time decoration with no devices authorized.
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