The Midway Medallion was instituted by the International Midway Memorial Foundation (IMMF) to honor the memory of the men of the Armed Forces whose conspicuous valor and sacrifices at the Battle of Midway brought victory, against great odds, over the combined might of the Japanese Navy, and thus turned the tide of the war in the Pacific. The Medallion seeks to render this honor in fullest measure by kindling a heightened awareness in the minds and hearts of the people of this Nation of the high significance of the Battle and, especially, of those heroic attributes of bravery, self sacrifice and patriotism which were so abundantly there. In so doing, it will provide a new reservoir of inspiration and a stimulus for emulation among the Nation's youth. Consistent with high purpose, the roster of Medallion recipients includes those whose dedicated endeavors have contributed substantially to the Foundation's continuing efforts to ensure that the memory of Midway will be enshrined forever, alongside Yorktown, Gettysburg and Normandy, in its rightful, honored place in this Nation's glorious heritage.

Medallion Origin:
*** The sterling silver Midway Medallion was first designed by the International Midway Memorial Foundation in 1993. On one side is inscribed "In honor of the gallant men who were responsible For VICTORY AT MIDWAY" and on the other is the famous directive by Admiral Nimitz to Admiral Spruance "to be guided by the principle of calculated risk". The Midway Medallion represents the Foundation's highest award.***