The DD214 (US Military Discharge) has an awards/decorations section where all would be listed
Merchant Marine Korean Service Medal was created on 1956-07-24.
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GCMDL on a DD214 refers to "Good Conduct Medal," which indicates that the service member has been awarded this medal for exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity during their military service. It signifies a record of conduct and performance that meets the standards set by the military. This award is often seen as a mark of honor and recognition for a soldier's service.
Neil Armstrong received the following awards: a Gold Star, Korean Service Medal, Engagement Star, Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Congressional Space Medal of Honor, the Robert H. Goddard Memorial Trophy, the Sylvanus Thayer Award, and the Collier Trophy from the National Aeronautics Association.he also won an air medal with 2 gold stars, the syngman rhee medal and a united nations service medal. Eagle scout.He won the Gold star , for he fought in the Korean War, he won the Presidents medal , and also The Goddard gold medal.
RVCM on a DD Form 214 refers to the "Reserve Good Conduct Medal." This medal is awarded to members of the Reserve components of the U.S. Armed Forces for exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity during their service. It recognizes the individual's commitment and adherence to military standards. The DD214 is the official document issued upon a service member's retirement, discharge, or release from active duty, detailing their service record and awards.
Each Medal has its' own military abbreviation, for example: MOH (Medal of Honor), DSC (Distinguished Service Cross), DSM (Distinguished Service Medal), PH (Purple Heart)BS (Bronze Star), SS (Silver Star) and so on. Numerous sources available translate all others.
There were a total of 131 recipients in the Korean war, 94 were awarded posthumously.
All but the Medal of Honor
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.
Neil Armstrong received the following awards: a Gold Star, Korean Service Medal, Engagement Star, Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Congressional Space Medal of Honor, the Robert H. Goddard Memorial Trophy, the Sylvanus Thayer Award, and the Collier Trophy from the National Aeronautics Association.he also won an air medal with 2 gold stars, the syngman rhee medal and a united nations service medal. Eagle scout. He won the Gold star , for he fought in the Korean war, he won the Presidents medal , and also The Goddard gold medal.
Nasa Exceptinal Service Medal
There are several websites. If you know what medal the ribbon represents, go to that medal's website. Some sites have a chart of all US military medals and ribbons.