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United States - Korean War Service Medal
The Korean Service medal was established on November 8, 1950 by President Harry S. Truman per Executive Order 10179. The design was created by Mr. Thomas J. Jones and used the symbols associated with Korea, relecting service in that Country.
It was awarded for service between 27 June 1950 and 27 July 1954 under the following conditions:
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Within the territorial limits of Korea and in waters immediately adjacent thereto. |
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With a unite under the operational control of the Commander-in-Chief - Far East, other than those units within the territorial limits of Korea, which has been designated by the Commander-in-Chief - Far East, as having directly supported the military efforts in Korea |
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With a unite under the operational control of the Commander-in-Chief - Far East, other than those units within the territorial limits of Korea, which has been designated by the Commander-in-Chief - Far East, as having directly supported the military efforts in Korea Was furnished an individual certificate by the Commander-in-Chief - Far East, testifying to material contribution in direct support of the military efforts in Korea. |