Korean Ambassador for Peace Medal
If you are a Korean War veteran, you may be eligible for the Korean Ambassador for Peace Medal. The medal is an expression of appreciation from the Korean government to US servicemen and women who served in the Korean conflict.
You may be eligible for the Korean Ambassador for Peace Medal if you are a Korean War veteran. The medal is an expression of appreciation from the Korean government to US servicemen and women who served in the Korean War.
To be eligible, the veteran must have served in the country during the Korean War from June 25, 1950, to July 27, 1953. It is also available for the veterans who have participated in UN peacekeeping operations until the end of 1955.
If a veteran was a Navy service member and had served abroad on a naval vessel, then he or she was eligible if the naval vessel was assigned into Korean waters during the 1950 to 1953 time frame. Please note that both men and women are eligible for this medal.
The military had support positions such as nurse, clerical and administrative, and other positions that were predominantly held by women service members.
To establish eligibility, you need a copy of your DD 214. The DD 214 need not be certified or notarized, but it should be legible.
The commemorative medals may be awarded posthumously. The next of kin, such as the spouse or descendants may apply for the medal on behalf of a deceased veteran. If a DD 214 is not available, a photo of the Korean War Veteran’s headstone or marker with the engraving Korean War.
There are no costs or fees to the family or the veteran. There are no legal agreements that need to be, no documents to be signed.
This is an appreciation in the form of the Korean Ambassador for Peace Medal from the Republic of South Korea for the sacrifices, service, and friendship of our American servicemen and women who served in the Korean War.
To apply, please complete the application form below or you can download it here and mail it along with a copy of your DD 214 to Vet to Vet Tennessee, 831 Spring Creek Street, Maryville, TN 37801, or complete the form below.
The completed packet will be sent directly to the South Korean Consulate on their behalf. The Consulate will send the medal to eligible veterans or survivors 30-45 days from the date of application received by the Embassy.
Vet to Vet Tennessee (VTVT) has been helping Korean War Veterans receive their medals for over nine (9) years.
Please donate below to help us continue this program. VTVT has spent over $10,00.00 in shipping expenses to help over 800 Korean War Veterans from 48 states and 5 countries. We have not received anyone from either Alaska or Hawaii. Please help us find them!
Click here to view the hundreds of Korean War Veterans we have recognized.