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United states army commendation medal wwii 1945

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United States Army Commendation Medal WWII 1945

The United States Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) was instituted on December 18, 1945, via War Department Circular 377 to honor WWII meritorious service

Initially a ribbon-only award, it was established to recognize heroic or meritorious service, often for acts not meeting the requirements of the Bronze Star

Key 1945 WWII Context:

Establishment: Approved by the Secretary of War on December 18, 1945

Retroactive Eligibility: Awarded for meritorious service rendered since December 7, 1941

Purpose: Served as a commendation for soldiers performing meritorious acts, particularly when the Bronze Star was not appropriate, frequently rewarding junior officers and enlisted personnel

Initial Authority: Awarded by commanders of a command, force, or installation usually commanded by a Major General

Initial Format: Known originally as the "Commendation Ribbon," which was converted to a full medal pendant in 1948, with the full redesign finalized in the 1960s