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 to veterans who have participated in UN peacekeeping operations up to the end of 1955.
If a veteran was a Navy service member and had served abroad on a naval vessel, they were eligible if the naval vessel was assigned to Korean waters during the 1950-1953 timeframe. Please note that both men and women are eligible for this medal.
The military had support positions, such as nursing, clerical, and administrative roles, as well as other positions that women service members predominantly held.
To establish eligibility, you need a copy of your DD 214. The DD 214 does not need to 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 signed, nor are any documents required.
This is an appreciation in the form of the Korean Ambassador for Peace Medal from the Republic of South Korea, presented to the United States in recognition of the sacrifices, service, and friendship of 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.