American Campaign Medal

American Campaign Medal. Illustrated by Virginia Reyes of the Defense Media Activity-San Antonio. This medal is awarded for service within the American theater between Dec. 7, 1941 and March 2, 1946, under any of the following conditions: 1. Permanent assignment outside the continental United States (CONUS). 2. Permanent assignment as aircrew members of airplanes making frequent flights over ocean waters for a period of 30 consecutive days or 60 nonconsecutive days. 3. Outside the CONUS in a passenger status or on temporary duty (TDY) for 30 consecutive days or 60 nonconsecutive days. 4. In active combat against the enemy, if personnel were awarded a combat decoration or furnished a certificate by the unit's commander stating they actually participated in combat. 5. Served within the CONUS for an aggregate one-year period. Personnel who were assigned or attached to and present for duty with a unit that was accorded battle credit for the Antisubmarine Campaign are entitled to wear a bronze service star.