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The World War II Victory Medal commemorates military service during the Second World War.
Description Frank Silvera's career was interrupted in 1942, when he enlisted in the United States Navy during World War II. He was assigned to Camp Robert Smalls, where he and Owen Dodson were in charge of entert... Frank Silvera's career was interrupted in 1942, when he enlisted in the United States Navy during World War II. He was assigned to Camp Robert Smalls, where he and Owen Dodson were in charge of entertainment. Silvera directed and acted in radio programs and appeared in USO shows. Camp Robert Smalls was the segregated training camp for black recruits at the Great Lakes Naval Training Center, Great Lakes, Illinois. He was honorably discharged at the war's end in 1945 with the rank/rate of BMA 2/c (Boatswain's Mate Master-at-Arms, Petty Officer Second Class). MoreHide
Frank Silvera's career was interrupted in 1942, when he enlisted in the United States Navy during World War II. He was assigned to Camp Robert Smalls, where he and Owen Dodson were in charge of entertainment. Silvera directed and acted in radio programs and appeared in USO shows. Camp Robert Smalls was the segregated training camp for black recruits at the Great Lakes Naval Training Center, Great Lakes, Illinois. He was honorably discharged at the war's end in 1945 with the rank/rate of BMA 2/c (Boatswain's Mate Master-at-Arms, Petty Officer Second Class).
Description The American Theater was a minor area of operations during World War II. This was mainly due to both North and South America's geographical separation from the central theaters of conflict in Europe aThe American Theater was a minor area of operations during World War II. This was mainly due to both North and South America's geographical separation from the central theaters of conflict in Europe and Asia. Thus, any threat by the Axis Powers to invade the mainland United States or other areas was considered negligible, allowing for American resources to be deployed in overseas theaters.
This article includes attacks on continental territory, extending 200 miles (320 km) into the ocean, which is today under the sovereignty of the United States, Canada, Mexico, and several other smaller states, but excludes military action involving the Danish territory of Greenland, the Hawaiian Islands, and the Aleutian Islands. The most well known battles in North America during World War II were the Attack on Pearl Harbor (the first attack on US soil since the Battle of Ambos Nogales), the Aleutian Islands Campaign, the Battle of the St. Lawrence, and the attacks on Newfoundland.... More
Memories Frank Silvera's career was interrupted in 1942, when he enlisted in the United States Navy during WoFrank Silvera's career was interrupted in 1942, when he enlisted in the United States Navy during World War II. He was assigned to Camp Robert Smalls, where he and Owen Dodson were in charge of entertainment. Silvera directed and acted in radio programs and appeared in USO shows. Camp Robert Smalls was the segregated training camp for black recruits at the Great Lakes Naval Training Center, Great Lakes, Illinois. He was honorably discharged at the war's end in 1945 with the rank/rate of BMA 2/c (Boatswain's Mate Master-at-Arms, Petty Officer Second Class).... More
Criteria The American Campaign Medal was awarded for For thirty days service outside the Continental United States but within the American Theater of Operations between December 7, 1941, and March 2, 1946; or,... The American Campaign Medal was awarded for For thirty days service outside the Continental United States but within the American Theater of Operations between December 7, 1941, and March 2, 1946; or, an aggregate service of one year within the Continental United States during the same period under the following circumstances: On permanent assignment outside the continental limits of the United States; or, On permanent assignment as a member of a crew of a vessel sailing ocean waters for a period of 30 consecutive days or 60 non-consecutive days; or, For service outside the continental limits of the United States in a passenger status or on temporary duty for 30 consecutive days or 60 non consecutive days; or, For service in active combat against the enemy and awarded a combat decoration or furnished a certificate by the commanding general of a corps, higher unit, or independent force that the individual actually participated in combat; or, For service within the continental limits of the United States for an aggregate period of one year. MoreHide
Description Frank Silvera's career was interrupted in 1942, when he enlisted in the United States Navy during World War II. He was assigned to Camp Robert Smalls, where he and Owen Dodson were in charge of entert... Frank Silvera's career was interrupted in 1942, when he enlisted in the United States Navy during World War II. He was assigned to Camp Robert Smalls, where he and Owen Dodson were in charge of entertainment. Silvera directed and acted in radio programs and appeared in USO shows. Camp Robert Smalls was the segregated training camp for black recruits at the Great Lakes Naval Training Center, Great Lakes, Illinois. He was honorably discharged at the war's end in 1945 with the rank/rate of BMA 2/c (Boatswain's Mate Master-at-Arms, Petty Officer Second Class). MoreHide