Instituted: 1941
Dates: 1939-41
Criteria: Army: 12 months of active duty service during 1939-41; Naval Services: Any active duty service.

Established by order of the President on 28 Jun 1941, for service in the US Armed Forces for one year during the 'Limited Emergency' proclaimed by the President on 08 Sep 1939, or during the 'Unlimited Emergency' proclaimed by the President on 27 May 1941. The one-year must have been between 08 Sep 1939 and 07 Dec 1941.

The Foreign Service Clasp may be worn to denote service overseas during this period; a bronze service star on the service ribbon.

Designed and Sculpted by Lee Lawrie

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