Korean Ambassador for Peace Medal

Veterans who served in Korea between June 25, 1950 and July 27, 1953 are eligible to receive this Medal

The Korean Ambassador for Peace Medal is an expression of appreciation from the Korean government to American service men and women who served in the Korean War.  To be eligible, veterans must have served IN-COUNTRY during the Korean War from June 25, 1950 to July 27, 1953. If a veteran was a Navy service member and served aboard a naval vessel, then he or she is eligible if the naval vessel was assigned to Korean waters during the 1950 to 1953 time frame. Aviators who engaged in Korean air space are also eligible.  It is also available for the veterans who participated in UN peacekeeping operations until the end of 1955.