History

The Coast and Geodetic Survey Atlantic War Zone Medal was originally established by Executive Order on July 31, 1945, as a ribbon only award. The creation of a Medal was later authorized by the NOAA Corps Bulletin but was not instituted for wear until 1988 by the Merchant Marine Decorations and Medals Act. The Medal was awarded to Commissioned Officers, Officers, and crewmembers of the Coast and Geodetic Survey (C&GS) in recognition of service in the Atlantic War Zone between December 7, 1941, and November 8, 1845.

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