Philippine Campaign Medal
(Spanish-American War Era)
Display Recognition

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      • Example Display Recognition
      • Applicable Military Branches
      • Display Types
      • Issue Requirements
      • Issue Regulations
      • Who May Apply
      • Administration Processing and Delivery
      • How To Apply For This Display Recognition and/or Medal
      • Mailing Address
      • Questions?
      • Other Display Recognitions
      • Example Display Recognition:
        Actual Size: 8 1/2 x 11


        Military Branches

        All Military Service branches are applicable:
        Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy

        Who May Apply

        • Veteran recipients
        • Active Duty recipients
        • Family Members of recipients
        • Estate Inheritors

        Military Branches

        All Military Service branches are applicable:
        Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy

        Pictured: A laminated Shadowbox Patch of this is available. (Not for uniform wear)

        Display Types

        You have four display types to choose from:
        Black & White (No Color)
        Heavy Bond Enclosure

        Heavy Bond Enclosure
        Colors: Regal, Black, Navy
        Trimmed in Appearance Gold

        Ready for Mantle or Shelf Display

        Issue Requirements
        You must submit the following:

      • An unaltered photocopy of your WD AGO 53-55, or other military issued document clearly displaying your award of the Philippine Campaign Medal.
      • Contact The War Library if you do not have a WD AGO 53-55: 1-562-422-4100 (Pacific Time Zone).
      • NOTICE

        This Display Recognition is available ONLY to authorized recipients who possess orders, or authorization form, or release documentation that confirms award eligibility. (See "Issue Requirements"). To obtain either a Display Medal or a Display Recognition for your authorized award you will be required to provide military-issued documentation authorizing your award. There are no exceptions.

        WARNING!
        You must NOT submit a military issued document or photocopy that:

        • has been altered in any way by you after
          the original's official issue
        • contains information or corrections or
          additions that you entered
        • lists awards or training you knowingly did not receive
        • contains highlighting, colorizing or other markings you entered

        Be advised that on request any knowingly fraudulent document sent by you will be released to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) that may result in prosecution and/or fine/imprisonment.

        Email Questions, or Phone: 1-562-422-4100 (Pacific Time Zone)

        Personnel Branch
        Processing and Delivery

        Style Admin Shipping Total
        Full Color .PDF (Printable) $7.50 Emailed $7.50
        Published Document only (Full Color) $14.00 $10.77 USPS $24.77
        Published Document in Heavy Bond Enclosure (Full Color) $19.00 $10.77 USPS $29.77

      • Total/Shipping fees, above, apply to 50 U.S. states
      • Contact The War Library for international shipping cost
      • How to Apply

        You may order your Display Recognition by...

      • Check Debit card
      • Charge card
      • Personal, Business, Bank or Cashiers Check
      • Money Order

        Complete and MAIL this APPLICATION FORM.
        Don't forget to include an unaltered COPY of your DD-214, WD AGO 53-55 or other pre-arranged document(s).

        DISPLAY RECOGNITION and/or MEDAL APPLICATION FORM

        Mailing Address

        Records Chief (REC-AMW)
        The American War Library
        817 East Via Carmelitos Ste 319
        Long Beach CA 90805-7549

        Questions?

        Click here for answers to common questions

        Email: Philippine Campaign Medal Display Recognition Inquiry

        Telephone: 1-562-422-4100 (Pacific Time Zone)

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        Issue Regulations


        Philippine Campaign Medal

        Description
        A bronze medal, 1 1/4 inch in diameter, with an oxidized, relieved finish.

        A palm tree bearing coconuts with a lamp in dexter and a scale in sinister. Around the border at the top is the inscription PHILIPPINE INSURRECTION and the date 1899 in base.

        On the reverse is a trophy composed of an eagle perched on a cannon supported by crossed flags, rifles, an Indian shield, spear, quiver of arrows, a Cuban machete, and a Sulu Kris. Below the trophy are the words "FOR SERVICE". Around the border are the words "UNITED STATES ARMY" in the upper half and thirteen stars in the lower half.Ribbon
        The ribbon is 1 3/8 inches wide and consists of the following vertical stripes: 1/16 inch Ultramarine Blue, 5/16 inch Old Glory Red, 5/8 inch Ultramarine Blue, 5/16 inch Old Glory Red, and 1/16inch Ultramarine Blue.

        Streamer. Streamers are displayed on the organizational flag of units that received credit for participating in any of the campaigns. The inscription will be as indicated on the unit's lineage and honors.

        Symbolism

        The palm tree represents the tropical character of the Philippines. The lamp denotes enlightenment. The scales allude to justice and the bringing of enlightenment and just to the Philippines. The date indicates the year the Philippine Insurrection began.

        Background
        The Philippine Campaign Medal was established on January 12, 1905 by War Department General Order 5.

        There are 11 campaign streamers displayed on the Army flag to represent service in the Philippines. The campaigns are:
        MANILA 1899
        ILOILO 1899
        MALOLOS 1899
        LAGUNA DE BAY 1899
        SAN ISIDRO 1899
        ZAPOTE RIVER 1899
        CAVITE 1899-1900
        TARLAC 1899
        SAN FABIAN 1899
        MINDANAO1902-1905
        JOLO 1905, 1906, 1913

        CRITERIA
        Any member of the United States Armed Forces who served in an onshore campaign in the Philippines was eligible to receive the award. Authorized service dates for the Philippine Campaign Medal span from February 4, 1899 to December 31, 1913. Below are the terms of service designated for the award's issuance:
        Established on January 12, 1905, the Philippine Campaign Medal recognizes U.S. military personnel who served in the Philippine-American War between 1899 and 1913. With distinct criteria from the United States Navy version of the award, the US Army version was created by the United States Department of War.

        The Philippine Campaign Medal was issued only once even in instances of personnel who participated in multiple eligible campaigns. Those who performed notable acts of courage or heroism were recognized with the Silver Citation Star. Silver Star.

        All actions that took place in the Philippine islands from February 4, 1899 to July 4, 1902.
        -Service carried out in the Department of Mindanao from February 4, 1899 to December 31, 1904.
        -Military action on the island of Samar from August 2, 1904 to June 30, 1907.
        -Military action against Pala on the island of Jolo from April to May, 1905.
        -Military action against Datu Ali on the island of Mindanao during October 1905.
        -Military action against enemy Moro groups on Mount Bud-Dajo on the island of Jolo during March 1906.
        -Action carried out on Leyte Island against the Pulajanes from July 20, 1906 to June 30, 1907.
        -Military action against enemy Moro groups on the island of Mindanao or Jolo from 1910 to 1913.
        -Military action against enemy Moro groups on Mount Bagsac on the island of Jolo from January to July, 1913.
        -All actions in which a US service member was either wounded or killed from February 4, 1899 to December 31, 1913.

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