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World War II Victory Medal

Official World War II Victory Medal recognizing honorable U.S. military service during World War II from December 7, 1941, through December 31, 1946.

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The World War II Victory Medal was established by an Act of Congress on July 6, 1945, to recognize all members of the United States Armed Forces who served during World War II. The medal was awarded for service between December 7, 1941, the date of the attack on Pearl Harbor, and December 31, 1946.

Unlike many military decorations, there was no minimum service requirement beyond honorable service during the qualifying period. The medal symbolizes the Allied victory in World War II and honors the dedication and sacrifice of millions of American service members. The bronze medal depicts the figure of Liberation standing upon a war god’s helmet with a broken sword, representing the triumph of peace over war.

Today, the World War II Victory Medal remains one of the most recognized U.S. military awards and is an important part of many veterans’ military records.

  • Type:

    Service Medal

  • Awarded for:

    Honorable military service during World War II between December 7, 1941, and December 31, 1946.

  • Presented by:

    United States Department of War and United States Department of the Navy

  • Eligibility:

    Members of the United States Armed Forces who served on active duty or as reservists during the qualifying period of World War II.

  • Status:

    No Longer Awarded

  • Established:

    July 6, 1945

  • First awarded:

    1945

  • Last awarded:

    1946

  • Total recipients:

    More than 12 million U.S. service members