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Title
Byrd Long WWII Medal
Subject
World War II
Description
This World War II medal, awarded to Byrd W. Long for his service in the United States Navy, is known as the World War II Victory medal. Made of red brass, the medal is a little less than 1.5 inches across; all members of the Armed Forces of the United States or of the Government of the Philippine Islands who served on active duty in World War II between December 7, 1941 and December 31, 1946 were potential recipients.
Source
Louisa County Historical Society Archives
Date
Mid- to late 1940s
Rights
LCHS Copyright Policy
Language
English
Type
Artifact
Identifier
054_2009_09_51
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