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The Byrd Antarctic Expedition Medal is a Congressional medal established by an Act of Congress in 1930 to commemorate the Byrd Antarctic Expedition of 1928–1930. [2] Presented in gold, silver and bronze, the medals were awarded to 81 individuals associated with the expedition, for a total cost of $6,560.
The United States Antarctic Service Expedition (1939–1941), often referred to as Byrd's Third Antarctic Expedition, was an expedition jointly sponsored by the United States Navy, State Department, Department of the Interior and The Treasury. Although a U.S.-government sponsored expedition, additional support came from donations and gifts by ...
The medal is a circular a silver medallion 1 1/4 inches in diameter. The obverse depicts the figure of Admiral Byrd, in polar clothing with a sled dog standing to the left. To the right of the figure, in two lines, are the dates 1933 1935. The inscription BYRD ANTARCTIC EXPEDITION arcs around the top of the medal.
The first United States Antarctic Expedition Medal (gold version) was presented to Admiral Richard E. Byrd. As the 1st and 2nd Byrd Expedition medals, and the United States Antarctic Expedition medal were only authorized to be awarded to a select number of people, in 1960 the Antarctica Service Medal was created, which can be awarded generally.
Second Byrd Antarctic Expedition Medal; United States Antarctic Expedition Medal; The Antarctica Service Medal is considered an award of the United States Armed Forces, issued in the name of the U.S. Department of Defense, and is authorized for wear on active duty uniforms. The medal may also be awarded to U.S. civilians and citizens of foreign ...
Harold Irving June (1895–1962) was a machinist, an aviator, a test pilot, and an explorer in Antarctica.He is best known for his 1928–1930 service in the first Antarctic expedition of Admiral Richard E. Byrd.
Gibbs was encouraged to apply for an assignment with the United States Antarctic Service. [2] The U.S. Congress established the service to support Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd's third polar expedition (1939–1941) intended "to consolidate previous American exploration and to examine more closely the land in the Pacific sector."
Antarctic exploration, namesake of Cape Healy, My Gal Sal (aircraft) rescue mission Denis Joseph Healy (April 29, 1912 – July 1, 1971) was an American explorer who was a member of the United States Antarctic Service Expedition .