Philippine Liberation medal.Anodized. Awarded for Service from October 17, 1944 to September 3, 1945. Medal is not authorized for wear on uniform.
The Philippine Liberation Medal is a military award of the Republic of the Philippines.This Medal was awarded to any service member, of both Philippine and allied militaries, who participated in the liberation of the Philippine Islands between the dates of October 17, 1944 and September 2, 1945.This Medal was created by an order of Commonwealth of the Philippines Army Headquarters on December 20, 1944.
Philippine Liberation Medal is awarded to a service member who have served in the Philippines for at least thirty days during the eligible time period, or he must have participated in one of the following actions:
1.Participation in the initial landing operation of Leyte and adjoining islands from October 7 to October 20, 1944.
2.Participation in any engagement against hostile Japanese forces during the Philippine Liberation Campaign of October 17, 1944 to September 2, 1945.