Philippine Defense Medal

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Description:

1. All Military Departments. Awarded for combat service in the defense of the Philippines from December 8, 1941, to June 15, 1942, if the Service member was: a member of the Bataan or Manila Bay Forces or of a unit, ship, or airplane under enemy attack; or assigned or stationed in the Philippine territories or waters for at least 30 calendar days from December 8, 1941, to June 15, 1942.
2. The Philippine Defense Ribbon is awarded for service in the defense of the Philippines from December 8, 1941 to June 15, 1942, under either of the following conditions:
   1. Participation in any engagement against the enemy in Philippine territory, in Philippine waters, or in the air over the Philippines or over Philippine waters. An individual will be considered as having participated in an engagement if they meet one of the following:
      1. Was a member of the defense garrison of the Bataan Peninsula or of the fortified islands at the entrance to Manila Bay.
      2. Was a member of and present with a unit actually under enemy fire or air attack.
      3. Served on a ship that was under enemy fire or air attack.
      4. Was a crewmember or passenger in an airplane that was under enemy aerial or ground fire.
   2. Assigned or stationed in Philippine territory or in Philippine waters for not less than 30 days during the period.
   3. Individuals who meet conditions set forth in paragraphs (a) and (b) of this section are authorized to wear a bronze service star on the ribbon.

   The Office of the Under Secretary for Personnel and Readiness maintains a list of "Approved Military Decorations and Awards" which is a roster of the approved Joint DoD awards and/or operations for which the medal is authorized.
   This is the Foreign Awards Awarded Prior to 1960 approved award/operations. as of the date shown in the document. You may want to verify if it has been updated at The Office of the Under Secretary for Personnel and Readiness (linked above)