Korean Medal Available.On 13 May, the defense minister of the Republic of Korea Korea (kôrē`ə, kə–), Korean Hanguk or Choson, region and historic country (85,049 sq mi/220,277 sq km), E Asia. announced that the Republic of Korea War Service Medal A service medal is a military award generally of the lowest degree. A service medal is awarded to a member of the military who joins the military, or is already serving, during a designated time period. would be available to eligible U.S. veterans of that conflict or to their surviving next of kin The blood relatives entitled by law to inherit the property of a person who dies without leaving a valid will, although the term is sometimes interpreted to include a relationship existing by reason of marriage. Cross-references Descent and Distribution. . For information on how to apply for the medal, contact the Air Force Personnel Center at 800-558-1404, or the Awards and Decorations Section at 210-565-2432. |
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