Participation in the Battle of Manila Bay on May 1, 1898
Presented by
Department of the Navy
Eligibility
Officers and men of the ships of the Asiatic Squadron of the United States under the command of Commodore George Dewey
Status
Obsolete
Established
June 3, 1898[1]
First awarded
1898
Reverse and ribbon of the medal
Order of Wear (1972)
Next (higher)
Organized Marine Corps Reserve Medal[2]
Next (lower)
Sampson Medal[2]
The Dewey Medal was a military decoration of the United States Navy which was established by the United States Congress on June 3, 1898. The medal recognizes the leadership of Admiral of the Navy George Dewey, during the Spanish–American War, and the Sailors and Marines under his command.[1]
^ abUnited States Congress (1898). [No. 42.] Joint Resolution Authorizing the Secretary of the Navy to present a sword of honor to Commodore George Dewey, and to cause to be struck bronze medals commemorating the battle of Manila Bay, and to distribute such medals to the officers and men of the ships of the Asiatic Squadron of the United States. Washington, DC: Government Printing Office. p. 746 – via Wikisource. [scan]
^ abThe Code of Federal Regulations of the United States of America. Washington: Government Printing Office. 1972. p. 640.
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