Philippine Independence Miniature Medal SBBP~163_ARMNFOM-plate The Line and Enlisted Surface

The Line and Enlisted Surface Warfare Badges may be earned by United States Coast Guard personnel assigned to Navy commands

Individuals who participated in operations during both time periods are authorized to wear a bronze Service Star on their award ribbon

garrisoned on the island of Cuba between the dates of October 6th

Many of the latter are former enlisted hospital corpsmen

Philippine Independence Miniature Medal SBBP~163_ARMNFOM-plate The Line and Enlisted SurfacePhilippine Independence Miniature Medal The Philippine Independence Medal (PIR) is a decoration presented by the Republic of the Philippines to recognize members of the military who served in multiple Philippine operations during World War II. To be eligible for this award the individual must have received the Philippine defense Medal as well as the Philippine Liberation Medal. Additionally, they must have served on active duty in the Philippines