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the period of designated service for the award was lessened from four years to three years

This is because foreign awards were not typically entered onto personal records following World War II and was further made difficult by the 1973 fire at the National Archives

This award is authorized only for USAF and USSF personnel and is prohibited for issuance if another service or campaign medal has already been awarded for the particular operation

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Subsequent decorations the Prisoner of War Medal are denoted by Silver Stars worn as attachments on the service medal

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