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Philippine Defense Medal

 The Philippine Defense Medal (PDM) is awarded for combat service in the defence of the Philippines from 8 December 1941 to 15 June 1952, under either of the following conditions:

  a. 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.

  b. Assigned or stationed in Philippine territory or in Philippine waters for not less than 30 days during the period.

  c. Individuals who meet conditions set forth in a and b above are authorized to wear a bronze service star on the ribbon.

Category of Award: Foreign Awards and Decorations

Authorized From: December 8, 1941 to June 15, 1952

Authorized Device(s): Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster

References:
AFI 36-2803, The Air Force Military Awards and Decorations Program, Page 194
AR 600-8-22, Army Regulation, Military Awards, Page 125
DoD Manual 1348.33-M, Manual of Military Decorations and Awards, Page 69
DoD Manual 1348.33, Volume 3, Manual of Military Decorations and Awards: DoD-Wide Performance and Valor Awards, Page 70

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