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.
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96 US Medals of Honor were awarded for WWI service.
For service in Operation Desert Storm, the primary medals awarded include the Southwest Asia Service Medal, which recognizes service in the Persian Gulf War, and the NATO Medal for those who participated in NATO operations. Additionally, personnel may receive the Kuwait Liberation Medal, awarded by both the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, for their contributions to liberating Kuwait from Iraqi occupation. These medals acknowledge the bravery and commitment of military personnel during the conflict.
A total of 131 Medals of Honor were awarded for acts of bravery during the Korean War.
Yes, US Soldiers can be awarded foreign medals. It is actually fairly common, including the Republic of Viet Nam awarding service medals.
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During the Gulf War II, also known as the Iraq War, a total of 14 Medals of Honor were awarded to U.S. service members. These awards recognized acts of extraordinary heroism and bravery in combat. The majority of the Medals of Honor were awarded posthumously, reflecting the sacrifices made by those who served in the conflict.
Total 302 gold medals are awarded.
Whatever was awarded to an individual in their personnel file at that time.
Expeditionary Medals were awarded prior to the arrival of the VSM in '65.
There are approximately 4700 medals given out overall in the 3 catagories (Gold, Silver & Bronze), which means that approximately 14,100 medals are awarded during the Olympiad.
NO Medals of Honor were awarded during the Mexican War (1840's) , as the MOH was not created until 1862 during the American Civil War.