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Issue Regulations: United States Merchant Marines Mariner's Medal
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The Merchant Marine Mariner's Medal was authorized on May 10, 1943. It is
awarded to merchant seamen who, while serving on a ship from December 7, 1941 to
July 25, 1947, were wounded or suffered physical injury as a result of an act of
an enemy of the United States; Mariner's Medal - The Mariner's Medal is awarded
to any seaman who while serving in a ship during the war period is wounded,
suffers physical injury, or suffers through dangerous exposure as a result of an
act of enemy of the United States. In the event any such...

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