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European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal
The European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal was authorized
Nov. 6, 1942, by Executive Order No. 9265 signed by President Franklin D.
Roosevelt. The medal was issued to commemorate the service performed by
personnel of the Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard who served during the
periods and in the areas designated below.
Effective March 15, 1946, members serving in the geographical area
between Dec. 7, 1941, and Nov. 8, 1945 (dates inclusive) are authorized
award of the medal.
The geographical definitions of the European-African-Middle Eastern
Campaign Area is: West boundary. -- From the North Pole, south along
the 75th meridian west longitude to the 77th parallel north latitude, thence
southeast through Davis Strait to the intersection of the 40th parallel
north latitude and the 35th meridian west longitude, thence sough along
that meridian to the 10th parallel north latitude, thence southeast to the
intersection of the equator and the 20th meridian west longitude, thence
along the 20th meridian west longitude to the South Pole. East boundary
-- From the North Pole, south along the 60th meridian east longitude to
its intersection with the eastern border of Iran, thence south along that
border to the Gulf of Oman and the intersection of the 60th meridian east
longitude, thence south along the 60th meridian east longitude to the South
Pole.
[Vessels and dates to be added]
Source: 1953 U.S. Navy Awards Manual
21 June 1998