First Haitian Campaign Medal - Navy SBBA~Double~6592_W4-ES Prior to 1992

Prior to 1992

While the award was first created in 1949 the first awards were not issued until 1958 to Petty Officers Earl Leyda and Raymond Johnson for their actions in saving workers from the Oswego Water Works Tunnel under Lake Ontario

weapons direction equipment

The Airman's Medal for Heroism is granted to service members in the U

also known as "Jump Wings

First Haitian Campaign Medal - Navy SBBA~Double~6592_W4-ES Prior to 1992First Haitian Campaign Medal Navy The First Haitian Campaign Medal is a decoration presented by the U. S. Navy to recognize members of the Navy and Marine Corps who participated in naval peacekeeping operations in Haiti between the dates of July 9, December 6, 1915 while serving for the United States fleet of Rear Admiral William B. Caperton. This medal should be distinguished from the Second Haitian Campaign Medal, which was awarded to Navy and