Navy Occupation Service Medal M0154

Description

World War II Navy Occupation Service Medal M0154. The World War II Navy Occupation Service Medal is a decoration awarded to members of the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard who served in specific regions of Europe or Asia following the end of WWII. A ‘Germany Bar’ device is worn with the medal by personnel who served in the following locations in Europe during the accompanied dates: Italy (November 8, 1945 – December 15, 1947); Trieste (May 8, 1945 – October 25, 1954); Germany (May 8, 1945 – May 5, 1955); Austria (May 8, 1945 – October 25, 1955) and West Berlin (May 8, 1945 – October 3, 1990). A ‘Japan Bar’ device is worn by personnel who served in the following locations in Asia during the accompanied dates: Japan (September 3, 1945 to April 27, 1952), and; Korea (September 3, 1945 to June 29, 1949). The Berlin Airlift Device is also approved to be worn as an attachment on the World War II Navy Occupation Service Medal for those who participated in the Berlin Airlifts.Established on January 22, 1947, the Navy Occupation Service Medal honors members of the United States Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard who carried out occupation service in designated European and Asian regions and waters in the years during and after World War II.Individuals may not receive both the Army and Navy versions of the award.The medal features an image of Neptune in profile riding an amphibious horse and bearing a trident as well as an inscription reading ‘OCCUPATION SERVICE.’ The reverse features an inscription reading “FOR SERVICE.” The ribbon is black on the right and red on the left with white edging.