36.13.8
Medal, Military
1945
World War II Asiatic Pacific Campaign Bronze Medal. Material: metal, textile. Size of medal: 1-1/4" diameter. Description: obverse is a tropical landing scene with a battleship, aircraft carrier, submarine and an aircraft in the background with landing troops and palm trees in the foreground with the words "Asiatic Pacific Campaign" above the scene. On the reverse, an American bald eagle with the dates "1941 - 1945" and the words "United States of America". The ribbon is 1 3/8" W. with the following stripes: 3/16" Yellow 67108; 1/16" White 67101; 1/16" Scarlet 67111; 1/16" White; ¼ inch Yellow; center 1/8" triparted Old Glory Blue 67178, White and Scarlet; ¼" Yellow; 1/16" White; 1/16" Scarlet; 1/16" White; and 3/16" Yellow.
Awarded to Robert M. Connors of Waseca, Minnesota.