SSgt Steve Neggie received many awards for his World War II service, including a Purple Heart
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Medals, starting from top left:
World War II Victory Medal - For service in the US Armed Forces between 07 Dec 1941 and 31 Dec 1946.
Purple Heart - Awarded to any member of the U.S. Armed Forces killed or wounded in an armed conflict.
American Defense Medal - The American Defense Service Medal was awarded to personnel for active duty service from 8 September 1939 to 7 December 1941 for a period of twelve months or longer.
a. The American Defense Service Medal was established per Executive Order 8808, dated 28 June 1941, by President Franklin D. Roosevelt and announced in War Department Bulletin 17, 1941. The criteria was announced in Department of the Army Circular 44, dated 13 February 1942.
b. The ribbon design was approved by the Secretary of War and the Secretary of Navy on January 7, 1942. The golden yellow color was symbolic of the golden opportunity of the youth of the United States to serve the National colors, represented by the blue, white and red pin stripes on each side.
c. The medal was designed by Mr. Lee Lawrie, a civilian sculptor from Easton, Maryland. The model was approved by the Commission of Fine Arts on May 5, 1942.
d. The foreign service clasp is worn on the suspension ribbon to indicate service outside the Continental United States. A bronze star is worn on the service ribbon in lieu of the foreign service clasp.
Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal - For service in the US Armed Forces within the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations
Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal - WWII Style - Outstanding performance and good conduct for 3 years of continuous active enlisted service.
American Campaign Medal - For service in the US Armed Forces within the American Theater of Operations