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Philippine Independence Medal

 The Philippine Independence Medal (PIM) is awarded to personnel who are recipients of both the Philippine Defense Medal and the Philippine Liberation Medal.

 The Philippine Independence Ribbon is authorized by DA Circular 59, 1948. Any recipient of both the Philippine Defense and Philippine Liberation ribbons is eligible for award of the Philippine Independence Ribbon. United States Army personnel authorized to wear the Philippine Independence Ribbon under the established criteria, may continue to wear the ribbon, provided the authority for such wear was recorded before 24 November 1954.

Category of Award: Foreign Awards and Decorations

Authorized Device(s): None

References:
AFI 36-2803, The Air Force Military Awards and Decorations Program, Pages 195 and 196
AR 600-8-22, Army Regulation, Military Awards, Page 125
DoD Manual 1348.33-M, Manual of Military Decorations and Awards, Page 70
DoD Manual 1348.33, Volume 3, Manual of Military Decorations and Awards: DoD-Wide Performance and Valor Awards, Page 72

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