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How can a vet get medals awarded after their service?
cotact your local veterans administration office.
The number of medals of honor were given out in World War 1?
96 US Medals of Honor were awarded for WWI service.
Can a us soldier be awarded a foreign medal?
Yes, US Soldiers can be awarded foreign medals. It is actually fairly common, including the Republic of Viet Nam awarding service medals.
What US military medals are issued for service in South Korea?
The US Korean Service Medal was awarded to members of the US armed forces who served 30 consecutive or 60 non-consecutive days in the Korea Theater between June 27, 1950 and July 27, 1954. The National Defense Service Medal was issued to all members of the armed forces who served between June 27, 1950 and July 27, 1959, whether serving in Korea or not.A US Merchant Marine Korea Service Medal was awarded to members of the Merchant Marine for service in Korean waters between June 30, 1950 and September 30, 1953. In addition, there were several state & local medals issued to residents for service in the war. These include: Oklahoma Cross of Valor, Puerto Rico Natinoal Guard Combat Service Medal, Vermont National Defense Medal, Delaware National Guard Medal, Chelsea-North Chelsea Massachusetts Korea Service Medal, Leomister Massachusetts Korea Service Medal, City of Boston Korea Service Medal, New Jersey Korean Service Medal.(Much of this info was taken form the book, Honors, Medals and Awards of the Korean War", by Kevin Ingraham.
Are there any medals for national guard service in 1970?
Whatever was awarded to an individual in their personnel file at that time.
Number of gold medals awarded at Beijing?
Total 302 gold medals are awarded.
How do I get copies of my medals awarded during my service in the Army?
Your DD-214 will have all awards and medals that you have been awarded, however you can submit a request for records through your local VA, but it is a process. You should maintain all documents from your time in service most copies will not be available for reproduction.
What year was the first Vietnam service medal issued?
Expeditionary Medals were awarded prior to the arrival of the VSM in '65.
When did MacArthur earn the medal of honor?
General of the Army Douglas MacArthur was awarded two Medals of Honor during WWII (One from the Army and one from the Navy).
What was the total number of Gold medals awarded at the Athens Olympics?
Total Number of gold Medals awarded at the Athens Olympics were 301.
What medals were awarded in World War 1?
Each country awarded it's own medals. The list depends on what country you are referring to.
What prizes are awarded at the Olympics?
In the modern Olympic games, Gold medals are awarded for first-place, Silver medals are awarded for second-place, and Bronze medals are awarded for third-place. Typically the medals are only plated with the respective metals - the cost would otherwise be outrageous. In the ancient Olympic games, the winners received laurel wreaths.
