Wake Island Device

The Wake Island Device is an award of the United States military which is presented as a campaign clasp to both the Navy and Marine Corps Expeditionary Medals.

Related Topics:
United States military - Campaign clasp

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The Wake Island Device is authorized for any sailor or marine who was awarded the Navy or Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal through the defense of Wake Island in the opening days of U.S. involvement in the Second World War. To be awarded the Wake Island Device, a service member must have been awarded either the Navy Expeditionary Medal, or the Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal, and must have served on Wake Island between the dates of December 7 and December 22, 1941.

Related Topics:
Wake Island - Second World War - Navy Expeditionary Medal - Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal - 1941

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The Wake Island Device is worn as a campaign clasp, inscribed with the words ?Wake Island?, centered on the upper portion of the Navy or Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal. When wearing the Expeditionary Medal as a ribbon, the Wake Island Device is annotated by a silver ?W? device, centered on the decoration.

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See also: Awards and decorations of the United States military

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