Merchant Marine World War II Victory Medal | |
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![]() ![]() The obverse (left) and reverse sides of the medal. | |
Type | Individual award |
Awarded for | Service during World War II |
Presented by | United States Maritime Administration |
Eligibility | Merchant mariners |
Campaign(s) | World War II (1941-1945) |
Established | August 8, 1946 |
![]() Ribbon of the medal. | |
Precedence | |
Next (higher) | Merchant Marine Pacific War Zone Medal |
Equivalent | World War II Victory Medal |
Next (lower) | Merchant Marine Korean Service Medal |
The Merchant Marine World War II Victory Medal is a decoration of the United States Merchant Marine established by an Act of Congress on August 8, 1946.[1]
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