Attention Veterans Who Served in Korea
Posted on: September 8, 2017 - 11:11am
Attention Veterans who served in Korea Korean Ambassador for Peace Medal
Veterans who served in Korea between~June 25, 1950 and July 27, 1953 are eligible to receive this Medal
The Korean Ambassador for Peace Medal is an expression of appreciation from the Korean government to American service men and women who served in the Korean War.
- To be eligible, veterans must have served IN-COUNTRY during the Korean War from June 25, 1950 to July 27, 1953
- If a veteran was a Navy service member and served aboard a naval vessel, then he or she is eligible if the naval vessel was assigned to Korean waters during the 1950 to 1953 time frame.
- Aviators who engaged in Korean air space are also eligible
- It is also available for the veterans who participated in UN peacekeeping operations until the end of 1955
Please Contact: Bolton Veterans’ Services Officer - Jim Cabral 978-838-2442, vetagent@townofbolton.com, for more information and an application.
Please contact Jim Cabral if you are a surviving spouse or family member of a Korean War Veteran as the medal may be awarded posthumously.
***Your DD Form 214 is REQUIRED*** Assistance in obtaining a DD-214 is available if you do not have one available.
Deadline to apply is Thursday, September 14, 2017.~ Thank you.