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The Navy Occupation Service Medal

American Medals and Awards: The Navy Occupation Medal

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The Navy Occupation Service Medal is a United States Navy military award bestowed to commemorate the services of Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard personnel in the occupation of certain territories of the enemies of the U.S. during World War II”.

The Navy Occupation Service Medal also recognizes those personnel who participated in the European and Asian occupation forces during – and following World War II. The medal was additionally awarded to personnel who performed duty in West Berlin between 1945 and 1990.

No more than one Navy Occupation Service Medal may be awarded to an individual. The Navy Occupation Service Medal is the equivalent of the Army of Occupation Medal. No person could receive both awards.

The Navy Occupation Service Medal Design

The Navy Occupation Service Medal was designed by A. A. Weinman,  a German-born American sculptor and architectural sculptor.

The obverse depicts Neptune riding a Hippocampus with the words “Occupation Service”. The reverse shows the words “United States Navy” (or “United States Marine Corps”) and is the same as that of the Dominican Campaign Medal.

The medal is authorized two service clasps: Europe and Asia. The clasps are rectangular with a rope border. If eligible, both clasps may be worn on the medal. The Berlin Airlift Device is also authorized to those who have served 90 days or more in support of the Berlin Airlift between 1948 and 1949.

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