| Battle of Manila Bay or "Dewey" Medal | |
|---|---|
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| Type | Commemorative medal |
| Awarded for | 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]
- ^ a b United 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
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- ^ a b The Code of Federal Regulations of the United States of America. Washington: Government Printing Office. 1972. p. 640.
