What is a Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one bronze star?

Answer 1

Soldiers who took part in the liberation of the Philippine Islands from the Japanese during WWII were entitled to a medal. The Medal is the Philippine Liberation Medal. All medals come with a ribbon. Usually the medals are not worn, but the ribbons of all the medals the soldier has earned are worn on the left breast, over the pocket. Sometimes called fruit salad, because the ribbons are colorful

The bronze star is a little tiny bronze star to be attached to and worn on the ribbon. It is a campaign star, and signifies that the soldier took part in one campaign during the liberation of the Philippines. There were campaigns on Leyte and Luzon Islands. The campaigns were defined in General Order #33 of the War Department in 1945 (GO 33 45).

Answer 2

The Philippine Liberation Medal was awarded for service in the liberation of the Philippines from October 17, 1944, to September 2, 1945. In order to qualify, one of the following provisions must be met:

• Participation in the initial landing operation of Leyte and adjoining islands from October 7-20, 1944; or,
• Participation in any engagement against the enemy during the Philippine Liberation Campaign; or,
• Service in the Philippine Islands or in ships in Philippine wates for not less than 30 days during the period of October 17, 1944 to September 2, 1945.

DESIGNER

The Philippine Defense Medal was designed by Juan Nakpil

ORDER OF PRECEDENCE

The Philippine Liberation Medal is worn after the Philippine Defense Medal and before the Philippine Independence Medal.

DEVICES

Bronze Stars: Individuals eligible under any two of the qualifying provisions listed above are authorized to wear one bronze star on the ribbon. Personnel eligible under all three provisions may wear two bronze stars on the ribbon.