American Defense Service Medal
The American Defense Service Medal was a military award of the United States Armed Forces, established by Executive Order 8808, by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, on June 28, 1941. The medal was intended to recognize those military service members who had served on active duty between September 8, 1939, and December 7, 1941.
| American Defense Service Medal | |
|---|---|
Obverse | |
| Type | Service Medal |
| Awarded for | Service between 8 September 1939 and 7 December 1941 |
| Presented by | Department of War and Department of the Navy |
| Eligibility | Military personnel only |
| Status | Inactive |
| Established | Executive Order 8808, June 28, 1941 |
| First awarded | September 8, 1939 (retroactive) |
| Last awarded | December 7, 1941 (retroactive) |
| Total recipients | about 2,000,000 |
Service ribbon and Streamer | |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Army: Army of Occupation of Germany Medal Air Force: Air Force Recognition Ribbon Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard: China Service Medal |
| Next (lower) | Army – Women's Army Corps Service Medal Navy & Marine Corps – American Campaign Medal Air Force – American Campaign Medal |
A similar medal, known as the American Campaign Medal, was established in 1942, for service in the American Theater during the World War II era.
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