Philippine Independence Miniature Medal SBBP~163_ARMNFOM-plate • Two pockets to accommodate

• Two pockets to accommodate a knife or accessories

policy was put into place that authorized the retroactive award of the Bronze Star Medal to any serviceman who had received the Combat Infantryman Badge or the Combat Medical Badge

CEC ranks range from CWO2 to RADM

Many of the latter are former enlisted hospital corpsmen

Philippine Independence Miniature Medal SBBP~163_ARMNFOM-plate • Two pockets to accommodatePhilippine 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