Second Byrd Antarctic Expedition Medal
| Second Byrd Antarctic Expedition Medal | |
|---|---|
| Type | Commemorative medal |
| Awarded for | 6 months service at Little America or command of one of the expedition ships during the expedition |
| Presented by | United States Congress |
| Eligibility | Members of the Second Byrd Antarctic Expedition from 1933-1935 |
| Status | Obsolete |
| Established | 2 June 1936 |
| First award | 15 October 1937 to Richard E. Byrd |
| Final award | c. 1937 |
| Total | 50 |
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| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Byrd Antarctic Expedition Medal |
| Next (lower) | United States Antarctic Expedition Medal |
| Related | Peary Polar Expedition Medal |
The Second Byrd Antarctic Expedition Medal was established by Act of Congress in 1936 to commemorate the Second Byrd Antarctic Expedition.