Minnesota's Greatest Generation

Josephine Downey's service ribbons and bronze stars

Josephine (Jo) Downey served with the Women's Army Corps in New Guinea and the Philippines, where she earned the service ribbons and bronze stars pictured here.

From left to right, top: Philippine Liberation Medal Ribbon, World War II Victory Medal Ribbon, Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal Ribbon with two bronze stars.

Bottom: Army Good Conduct Ribbon.

Publisher: Minnesota Historical Society
Dates: 1944–1945
Identifer: location P2264

Josephine Downey's service ribbons and bronze stars