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Q: What did veterans get medals for?
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Should veterans wear their medals on Veterans' Day?

Yes! The Department of Veterans' Affairs began a campaign in 2006 to encourage all veterans to wear their medals on Memorial Day, the 4th of July and Veterans' Day.


What do Veterans wear on Veterans Day?

Veterans ClothingVeterans are generally encouraged to wear their uniforms - including medals - on Veterans Day.


How do you get unreceived medals?

Contact veterans affairs


May you wear medals on civilian dress?

Veterans may wear their medals on civilian clothes. The link below gives you information.


How can a vet get medals awarded after their service?

cotact your local veterans administration office.


What did they put on veterans graves besides flowers and wreaths?

Flags, pictures and medals are some other things


Can you wear your marine corps uniform on Veterans Day?

If you are in the Reserves, or were discharged on disability, or retired from the military, yes, you can. Otherwise, you are not authorized. However, you are encouraged to wear your medals on Veterans Day.


Can you get your deceased brothers bronze star reissued?

Yes. Military veterans - and their immediate family members - can request re-issue of all medals. Go to www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/ to start the application process. It can take a year or more to receive the medals, so be patient.


Where online can one see images of British medals?

You can see images of British medals by going to the GWPDA website. The medals here are images from the Veterans Affairs Canada. Each medal has a small blurb next to them describing what the medal represents.


Is the Navy Expeditionary Medal or Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal considered combat medals?

It depends on the situation. The Veterans of Foreign Wars considers the Expeditionary Medals evidence of engagement in combat for purposes of membership.


Were German soldiers stripped of decorations at the end of world war 2?

No some German War Veterans still have iron crosses or other war medals


Where can I get my Navy medals gold plated ?

There is not a geographical area located. The following website: http://www.silverplater.com/ offers bonsues for veterans who use their gold plating service.