Object Record
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Metadata
Catalog Number |
2016.25.85 |
Object Name |
Medal, Commemorative |
Description |
Service medal, 2 3/4" x 1 1/2, goldtone metal and fabric, on front of medal is impression of servicemen holding guns with a palm tree, water with ships and an airplane in the background, stamped are words, "Asiatic Pacific Campaign." On back is impression of an eagle with words, "United States of America, 1941-1945." Ribbon is vertical stripes yellow, white, navy blue and red. Box included. Label on box reads, "U. S. Navy - S. & A. Order 28675 Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal U. S. Mint." World War II Service medal. The Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal was awarded to any member of the United States Armed Forces who served in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater from 1941 to 1945. This medal awarded to Basil "Doc" Ping (1922- 2003) who enlisted in the Navy on December 23, 1942 from Bartlett. He was a Gunners Mate 1st Class and served in the Pacific & European Theaters. He was honorably discharged in November 1945 and returned to Bartlett to his wife Jane and infant daughter Jean. |
Date |
1945 |
Material |
Metal, fabric |
Width (in) |
1.500 |
Length (in) |
2.750 |
Number of images |
2 |
Search Terms |
WW II Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal U. S. Navy |
Relation |
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Subjects |
Medals Naval personnel World War II |
People |
Ping, Basil Ping, Doc |
Accession number |
2016.25 |