With 12 may 1945 as the original cutoff date for computations, the critical score to be used when the plan went into effect on 1 september 1945 was 85 points for male marines and 25 points for women reservists. Description of the navy occupation service medal, world. Jayforce new zealand and the military occupation of japan, 194548. The reverse features mount fuji in the background and a pair of japanese junks over a wave with an inscription reading 1945. Japanese military and civilian award documents, 18681945. Japanese historythe american occupation of japan wikibooks. On the obverse, are the abutments of the remagen bridge with the words army of occupation inscribed above. The army of occupation medal was awarded for military service of thirty or more consecutive days of duty in one of the occupied. Information about the prisoners of war of the japanese 19391945.
A guide to researching the allied occupation of japan. It was ended by the signing of the peace treaty with japan 1951. The army of occupation medal japan post ww2 genuine. The allied occupation of japan refers to the military and political control of japan by the united states and its allies following world war ii, a period of over six years from japans formal acceptance of the potsdam declaration on august 15, 1945 to the implementation of. All the imperial ordinances authorizing the medals are here as is a bit of information on the different medals. The army of occupation medal was created in the aftermath of the second world war to recognize those who had performed occupation service in either germany, italy, austria, or japan. Japan, unlike germany, was occupied mainly by the united states, but the occupation did not take control completely, instead, using the structure of the japanese government to get things done.
Japans 32nd army, some,000 men strong and commanded by lt. World war ii occupation medal ribbon navy acu army. Sixth army rpt of the occupation of japan, 22sep30nov45, n. Ww ii army of occupation gi issue medal set in box japan. Thomas hudson jones and the first medal was presented to general eisenhower on 2 april 1947. Occupation and reconstruction of japan, 194552 after the defeat of japan in world war ii, the united states led the allies in the occupation and rehabilitation of the japanese state. World war ii really began when the japanese army seized manchuria in 1931. The medal was created in the aftermath of the second world war to recognize those who had performed occupation service in either germany, italy, austria, or japan. The allied occupation of japan is more than a mere military mission. Bcof was responsible for supervising demilitarisation and the disposal of japan s war.
Burritt sabin of the japan times reported in 2002 that just days before the r. With the army the bronze star medal, army commendation medal, army good conduct medal with bronze clasp with three loops, army of occupation medal japan, korean service medal with five bronze service stars, united nations service medal, national defense service medal, combat infantryman badge, republic of korea presidential unit citation and. The army occupation medal was awarded for 30 days consecutive service while assigned to. Subsequent reductions in critical scores would reflect changes in the missions, and therefore personnel requirements, of the marine corps. Japanese officials left for manila on august 19 to meet macarthur and to be briefed on his plans for the occupation. Bcof was responsible for supervising demilitarisation and the. This is the complete text of a published document prepared in 1946 by historians assigned to the g3 section of the general headquarters of the united states army forces pacific to provide a preliminary chronology of the initial occupation of japan following the end of world war ii. Foreign minister shigemitsu mamoru and army chief of staff general umezu yoshijiro signed the surrender instrument by which japan agreed to the potsdam agreement and surrendered its rights of sovereignty to the. The navy occupation service medal was established by alnav 24 on january 22, 1947 and implemented by navy department general orders 10 of january 28, 1948. Japanese military and civilian award documents, 18681945 by. Occupation of japan, 19451952 dr james wood synopsis on february 1946, australian troops, the vanguard of a 37,000strong british commonwealth occupation force bcof, disembarked at the wardevastated japanese port city of kure, almost four years to the day 15 february 1942 after singapore, the bastion of. Military ribbons navy occupation service military ribbon. Occupation of japan 194552, military occupation of japan by the allied powers after its defeat in world war ii.
List of books and articles about allied occupation of japan. On the reverse, fujiyama with a low hanging cloud over two japanese junks above a wave scroll and the date 1945. Japan went from a feudal and secluded asian nation to a world powerhouse in less than fifty years. The roman god of the sea, neptune sitting atop a horse and sea serpent in a charge, neptune holds the warring trident in his right hand.
Army of occupation medal for sale war collectibles. The original army of occupation medal was intended only for members of the united states army, but was expanded in 1948 to encompass the united states air force. Ww2 original army of occupation medal 1945 germany japan with ribbon vintage. Us army occupation of cuba medal roster roll ex gleim planchet press book. Fraser, was selected to be flown to kyushu, southern most of the four main japanese islands. The original army of occupation medal was intended only for members of the united states army, but was expanded in 1948 to encompass the united states air force shortly after that. The army of occupation medal was awarded for qualifying service in the countries listed below between the inclusive dates shown.
Military service between may 9, 1945 and may 5, 1955. Theoretically an international occupation, in fact it was carried out almost entirely by u. The 32 d red arrow infantry division had an early part in this final phase of the long struggle. Rounded bronze medal suspended from ribbon via a loop ring. During the occupation period, japanese soldiers and civilians from abroad were repatriated to japan, arms industries were dismantled, and political.
Albert goodwin collection 126 a gentlemans collection. Nonmilitary activities in japan and korea for the months of september october 1945. That day, the city suffered its only b29 raid of the war which destroyed a large portion of the citys shopping and business districts. Army of occupation of germany medal news newspapers books scholar jstor december 2009. Ww ii military backpack hinson 1943 with steel frame. This edition is a revision of an earlier work entitled inside the ghq. List of books and articles about allied occupation of. Macarthur, enacted widespread military, political, economic, and social reforms. The army of occupation of germany medal is a service medal of the united states military. Army occupation of puerto rico occuation medal roll ex gleim. The world war ii occupation service medal aom, nom, mcom is a decoration awarded to members of the u. Superb edition that not only documents the orders as most every medal book does but also the war and commemorative medals which most books ignore. Japanese order of the rising sun 8th class with case. Crew from hms swifture arrive at nagasaki as part of the british commonwealth occupation force in japan.
Occupation of japan article the united states army. The army of occupation medal is a military award of the united states military which was established by the united states war department on 5 april 1946. Ships bearing the men of the american division departed cebu on 30 august, headed for occupation duty in japan. As a military mission, its major functions are virtually completed. Germany and japan bar attachments are allowed on medals only. Japans relationship with the united states was just as complicated, moving from. Italy may 9, 1945 to september 15, 1947 japan september 3, 1945 to april 27, 1952 korea september 3, 1945 to june 29, 1949 criteria. The history of japan during the imperial age, 1868 to 1945, is rich and complex. On the reverse, is mount fuji with a low hanging cloud over two japanese junks above a wave and the inscribed date 1945. Air force, army, marine corps, navy and coast guard. In response to the experiences of world war ii, a new convention covering military occupation was signed in geneva in 1949. Army of occupation service medal, world war 2 military medal. The far eastern commission and allied council for japan were also established to supervise the occupation of japan.
Army of occupation military ribbon and military medal. Sasebo, the home of the third largest naval base in japan, was a city of more than 300,000 prior to 29 june 1945. Army of occupation of japan 3 september 1945 to 27 april 1952. There must be eliminated for all time the authority and influence of those who deceived and misled the people of japan into embarking on world conquest, for we insist that a new order of peace, security and justice will be impossible until irresponsible militarism is driven from the. I chose a few books about it at random, and takemae eijis the allied occupation of japan was one of them. Ww ii us army medal lom legion of merit award book planchet press. Occupation of japan, 194552 military occupation of japan by the allied powers after its defeat in world war ii.
The army of occupation medal was awarded for 30 days consecutive service while assigned to. Germany excluding berlin between 9 may 1945 and 5 may 1955. The distribution of this mail among the prisonerofwar and internment camps in japan and japaneseoccupied territory was slow and haphazard. Description of the navy occupation service medal, world war 2. The division was active in the occupation of japan from about september 28, 1945 until the division was inactivated on march 31, 1946. Dai nippon military antiques books on japanese medals. Military service with a unit designated by the department of the army as having met the requirements for, or the individual award of, the berlin airlift device shall also qualify the service member for the army of occupation medal.
Occupation territory in the asiaticpacific area includes japan and such territories recognized as sovereign to japan, and such parts of korea and such adjacent islands as are recognized to be korean. The army occupation medal was established by war department circular 102, dated 5 april 1946. After reading a few books about the war, i became interested in the effects of the war on japan. During the late stages of their deployment to cebu, the americal had been preparing for the future invasion of japan.
Histbr, g3 div, hqmc, 1961, hereafter shaw, marine occupation of japan. Occupation service medal army, navy, marine display. May 08, 2016 crew from hms swifture arrive at nagasaki as part of the british commonwealth occupation force in japan. In response to the experiences of world war ii, a new convention covering military occupation was. The original army of occupation medal was intended only for members of the. The united states marines in the occupation of japan marine corps historical reference series no. The war was over, but the problem of the disarming and occupation of japan remained. Allied and soviet troops had liberated much of nazioccupied europe and. The battle of okinawa april 1, 1945june 22, 1945 was the last major battle. A report on the nonmilitary activities in korea and japan during 1945. Effective dates occupation duty in the europeanafricanmiddle eastern area may be credited to organizations for duty performed on and subsequent to may 8, 1945. Military who served in specific regions of europe or asia following the end of wwii. Nov 10, 2011 army of occupation of germany exclusive of berlin.
Vintage wwii 1945 us army of occupation bronze medal with mt fuji on reverse. Occupation of japan the 32d red arrow infantry division. The ribbon design uses the color black to represent germany and the color red to represent japan. Manufacturing had fallen to 53%, textile production to 6%, and processed food production to 32% of the prewar level.
The allied occupation of japan began when japanese representatives, aboard the american battleship missouri, surrendered to the united states and its allies on september 2, 1945. The united states marines in the occupation of japanmarine corps historical reference series no. Indeed interesting is the fancy footwork around the subject of the emperor, which was far more complex and convoluted than i ever guessed. The khmer were fortunate in escaping the suffering endured by most other southeast asian peoples during world war ii.
Occupation of japan 97th infantry division headquarters at miitsugahara airfield near the city of kumagaya about 60 miles north of tokyo. The allied occupation of japan refers to the military and political control of japan by the united states and its allies following world war ii, a period of over six years from japan s formal acceptance of the potsdam declaration on august 15, 1945 to the implementation of the san francisco peace treaty on april 28, 1952. In japan, military government became a solely american responsibility, though subject to suggestions of an 11power allied council. A narrative of the activities and operations of the 24th infantry division engaged in the occupation of japan from february to june 1946. The army of occupation medal was awarded for military service of thirty or more consecutive days of duty in one of the occupied territories after world war ii. Shop top fashion brands accessories at free delivery and returns possible on eligible purchases. The 1 st battalion, 127 th infantry, commanded by lt. Learn more about the occupation of japan in this article. The medal is bronze and features an image of germanys remagen bridge and an inscription reading army of occupation. This is the complete text of a published document prepared in 1946 by historians assigned to the g3 section of the general headquarters of the united states army forces pacific to provide a preliminary chronology of the initial occupation of japan following the e. In 1945, rice production reached only 59% of the 1937 harvest, and taiwan and korea, major sources of imported rice, were no longer part of japan s empire. Germany may 9, 1945 to may 5, 1955 austria may 9, 1945 to july 7, 1955 berlin may 9, 1945 to october 2, 1990 italy may 9, 1945 to september 15, 1947 japan september 3, 1945 to april 27, 1952.