If You Served In Korea You Deserve This Medal

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Entry: 9752

IF YOU SERVED IN KOREA YOU DESERVE THIS MEDAL

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JOSEPH WONG wrote on January 25, 2024

SAN MARINO CA

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anyone still ? alive that remembers me? was in HS co,1-7 1953-54 would like
to hear from you.....i'm 92 now and giving up soon....

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Entry: 9674

IF YOU SERVED IN KOREA YOU DESERVE THIS MEDAL

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MATTIE GORDON wrote on July 20, 2022

Centerville TN

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Donald L Coen served in Korea.....can his son, Donald Gregory Coen claim his
medal?

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Entry: 9630

IF YOU SERVED IN KOREA YOU DESERVE THIS MEDAL

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JANET CARRASCO wrote on October 9, 2020

Vista CA

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My Father served in Korea from June 1950 until November 1951
Edwin J Coyle
Major Retired 1974

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Entry: 9621

IF YOU SERVED IN KOREA YOU DESERVE THIS MEDAL

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TERESA PADILLA wrote on August 29, 2020

Billings MT

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My Dad passed away 5 years ago can I still get the medal for his display case
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Entry: 9606

IF YOU SERVED IN KOREA YOU DESERVE THIS MEDAL

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WILLIAM BUSSEY wrote on April 26, 2020

Lake Havasu City AZ

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I was with Able Company 1st Bn. 5th from June 51 to may 52

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Entry: 9566

IF YOU SERVED IN KOREA YOU DESERVE THIS MEDAL

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ROBERTI SERVED DEEDS wrote on December 1, 2019

eldorado AR

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I served in g/3/5 for seven months

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Entry: 9552

IF YOU SERVED IN KOREA YOU DESERVE THIS MEDAL

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EUGENE H. GREGORY wrote on August 4, 2019

Saint George UT

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From November 6, 1951 until November 10, 1952, I served with the 2nd
Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division in the Korean Conflict.

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Entry: 9419

IF YOU SERVED IN KOREA YOU DESERVE THIS MEDAL

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FANIEL BOGAN wrote on May 24, 2018

New Meadows ID

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Looking for anyone from D company, 2nd battalion, 1 st marine regiment. 1st
marine division in Korea 1952

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Entry: 9395

IF YOU SERVED IN KOREA YOU DESERVE THIS MEDAL

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JEAN E BARTELS wrote on December 23, 2017

New Albany In

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My dad who passed away in 1991 served in Korea from 27 Aug
1950 to 4 Dec 1950. On 27 Nov 1950 his actions in Dog
Company on hill 1240 earned him a Silver Star.

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Entry: 9390

IF YOU SERVED IN KOREA YOU DESERVE THIS MEDAL

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MICHAEL MCCARTHY wrote on December 2, 2017

Clifton Park New York

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I served with the 11 Marines in Korea 1952-1953

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Entry: 9385

IF YOU SERVED IN KOREA YOU DESERVE THIS MEDAL

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LEONARD MARTIN wrote on November 22, 2017

Lecanto Florida

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Served USMC in Korea November 1950 to November 1951

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Entry: 9375

IF YOU SERVED IN KOREA YOU DESERVE THIS MEDAL

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GRANT HAIGHT wrote on November 6, 2017

Raleigh NC

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Paris Island August 1950. One DI was Cpl Bussy a real
basterd. Anybody rember him .

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Entry: 9374

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WILLIAM MCCORMICK wrote on November 2, 2017

Chester South Carolina

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My Dad is deceased but I would like to register him and get
his Korean conflict medal. Is that possible?

Thanks so much, Nicki McCormick

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Entry: 9352

IF YOU SERVED IN KOREA YOU DESERVE THIS MEDAL

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ANTHONY MULLER wrote on July 28, 2017

North Myrtle Beach South Carolina

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I served in Korea with the ;st90AAABattalion, from Feb.1951
to April 1952.

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Entry: 9342

IF YOU SERVED IN KOREA YOU DESERVE THIS MEDAL

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JOHN BEARD wrote on June 19, 2017

arvada Colorado

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John Beard served in the Korean war fro 1950-1951 with the
vma-121

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Entry: 9196

IF YOU SERVED IN KOREA YOU DESERVE THIS MEDAL

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FRANKLIN DELANO WORKMAN wrote on September 15, 2015

Clearwater South Carolina

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Unfortunately my father passed in 2003. But I am very proud to
know he served our country.

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Entry: 9195

IF YOU SERVED IN KOREA YOU DESERVE THIS MEDAL

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RICHARD CASTRO wrote on September 11, 2015

Hollister CA

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I served in the Marines from 1951-1955 in Korea and in the Inactive
Reserves from 1955-1960. I was in K6 near Pusan.

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Entry: 9172

IF YOU SERVED IN KOREA YOU DESERVE THIS MEDAL

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PETER ALOIA wrote on May 8, 2015

Sherwood OR

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1951-53

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Entry: 9171

IF YOU SERVED IN KOREA YOU DESERVE THIS MEDAL

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SGT. CARL PLUMMER wrote on May 6, 2015

Sarasota Florida

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Served in Korea June 1953 to August 1954.

Dog Co.1st.Engineer Bn. Western Outposts.

I have the medal and the memories that go with it.

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Entry: 9166

IF YOU SERVED IN KOREA YOU DESERVE THIS MEDAL

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ROLAND E JENKINS wrote on April 17, 2015

COLUMBUS OHIO

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SERVED IN 1ST ANTI TANK CO , 1ST MARINES, 1ST MAR DIV FROM NOV 1952 TO
NOV 1953. COOK FOR COMPANY OF 110. GREAT GROUP OF GUYS. ONLY LOST A
FEW MEN IN THE TANK GROUP AND THE COMPANY DRIVER FROM NYC.WOULD
LIKE TO HEAR FROM SOME OF THE GANG ESPECIALLY SGT BEARD, TANK
COMMANDER.

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Entry: 9128

IF YOU SERVED IN KOREA YOU DESERVE THIS MEDAL

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VINCENT KRAUS wrote on December 13, 2014

Jacksonville Florida

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Was with H&S battery 11th Marines 1st Marine div. I was cook and a dam
good one 1954 1955 came back to Pendelton with the Div in 55 would
like to hear from any one there at that time

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Entry: 9113

IF YOU SERVED IN KOREA YOU DESERVE THIS MEDAL

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WILLIAM D. DAVANT wrote on November 2, 2014

Palm City FL

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Served with HMR161 in Korea

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Entry: 9109

IF YOU SERVED IN KOREA YOU DESERVE THIS MEDAL

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CHARLES LOUIS BUCKLEN wrote on September 16, 2014

walden ny

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purple heart korea

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Entry: 9104

IF YOU SERVED IN KOREA YOU DESERVE THIS MEDAL

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JAMES SMURDA wrote on August 19, 2014

Winter Haven FL

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Served with honor along with many other great Marines

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Entry: 9101

IF YOU SERVED IN KOREA YOU DESERVE THIS MEDAL

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JOE GRIFFITHS wrote on August 7, 2014

Lacey Washington

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Would like to meet any fellow Marine(s) that might of known
our served with my uncle Robert Leroy Corbett. My uncle
served with the 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Regiment,
4.2 Mortar Company, 2nd Plt.

He was killed in combat,15 april, 1952.
Please send me any unit information or anything on my uncle.

Thank you,

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Entry: 9075

IF YOU SERVED IN KOREA YOU DESERVE THIS MEDAL

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VERLE SAXTON wrote on April 1, 2014

Beardsley Minnesota

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I served in Korea from Jan. 1952 to January, 1953 served
with G Company, 3rd Bn, 7 regt, 1st marine Div

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Entry: 9035

IF YOU SERVED IN KOREA YOU DESERVE THIS MEDAL

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THOMAS LATUFF wrote on November 27, 2013

MINNETONKA mI

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ENLISTED IN MRCH 1951 SERVED IN 11TH MARINES NEAR MUNSN-NI
1952-53

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Entry: 9030

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GARY SCHUTZA wrote on November 19, 2013

allen tx

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Wounded near Chunchon on the
East coast on 10 16 51. I have that
medal. Send in a copy of your
dd214 & u will receive one. Address
on the internet.

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Entry: 9014

IF YOU SERVED IN KOREA YOU DESERVE THIS MEDAL

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CHARLES RAYMOND HOLMES wrote on September 25, 2013

Olla LA Louisiana

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My grandfather & dad (RIP

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Entry: 9013

IF YOU SERVED IN KOREA YOU DESERVE THIS MEDAL

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KEELIE WEINMANN wrote on September 24, 2013

Bogart GA

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What medal are you referring to?
Also,
Does anyone know the name of the military hospital in
Honolulu, Hawaii that sat up on a hill above Camp Catlin
Marine Station?

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Entry: 9007

IF YOU SERVED IN KOREA YOU DESERVE THIS MEDAL

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LA VERN KRAUSE wrote on September 1, 2013

Sheboygan Wisconsin

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I was a Hm3 Corpsman FMF served with Able Co. 1st. Pl., 1st. Bn., 1st.
Reg., 1st. Mar. Div. Served as an Infantry Platoon Corpsman later Bn. Aid
Station and Truck Company during rotation back to the States. (1952-53)

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Entry: 8985

IF YOU SERVED IN KOREA YOU DESERVE THIS MEDAL

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ROBERT HOLLAND wrote on June 11, 2013

Tahlequah Oklahoma

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What medal?

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Entry: 8957

IF YOU SERVED IN KOREA YOU DESERVE THIS MEDAL

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BOB SOLDO wrote on February 16, 2013

bethel park pennslvania

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was at k 3 po'hang with vma 121 54 to 55 was on guard duty
for first month I remember two slicky boys being shot
trying to take oil drums from the p.o.l.dump I also was
part of a mission to bankok siam . as it was called then
also t.a.d to naha Okinawa a few times. also to k 8
kunsan,flew from k 3 to naha to clark a.f.b.to barneo to
Singapore to siam with four Ad's and hand full of support
Marimes. five years went fast.

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Entry: 8928

IF YOU SERVED IN KOREA YOU DESERVE THIS MEDAL

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WILLIAM GEMMET wrote on December 22, 2012

Pollock Pines California

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Served in Korea with Marine Fighter Squardon VMF(N) 542
from Sept 1950 to Nov 1951

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Entry: 8919

IF YOU SERVED IN KOREA YOU DESERVE THIS MEDAL

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PATTI ANFITEATRO wrote on December 1, 2012

Croton-non-Hudson NY

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My late father William H. Brown Jr. (Ossining, New York)served
in Korea during the Korean conflict. What criteria applies for
eligibility? How does one apply for this medal?

I would be honored to have a medal on his behalf.

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Entry: 8918

IF YOU SERVED IN KOREA YOU DESERVE THIS MEDAL

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ALVIS BOREN wrote on November 22, 2012

kosse texas

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Thank you for the help. we appreciate all the service you
do.
alvis ray boren.

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Entry: 8912

IF YOU SERVED IN KOREA YOU DESERVE THIS MEDAL

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EMANUEL MAGSAYO wrote on October 13, 2012

Soldotna Alaska

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My father Emanuel Magsayo nickname was blacky or pineapple
from Hawaii served in the Marine corp in Korea from
Nov.1952/ Nov.1953 He served on the front line in combat,
He was at the hook also known as the line for 110 days,
then he was sent back to reserve in the am of the 110th day
then had to go back out that evening because Vegas hill was
under attack, he was stuck out there fighting for 8 days.
His unit didn't know if he was captured, he recalls his
whole co. going out and returning with only 100-150 men,
after the great loss of men. A Maj.Lee sent him back alone
to gather more soldiers, his replacement then consist of 8
men ranging from cooks,clerks and truck drivers that had
never been on the front line before. But during those 8
days being surrounded and fighting to keep the hill he was
declared missing in action. He was told by his cousin that
officails came and told his mother he was missing. He
served for Easy Co. 25 2nd Battalion first Marine Division.
He recalls fellow soldiers names Ervin Lindsey from
Phillidelphia, Joseph Madden from the Broncs, Another
soldier he knew by the name of Webster-his gunner. He is
thinking his commander back then was Cpt. Lawrence.

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Entry: 8910

IF YOU SERVED IN KOREA YOU DESERVE THIS MEDAL

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GEORGE HAMCHUK wrote on September 28, 2012

LA MIRADA CALIFORNIA

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I am from the state of New York. Enlisted in the Marines in
2/1951. I was with the lst Shore Party Battalion, Baker
Company,lst Marine Division. Trained in Parris Island,South
Carolina, Platoon #117. Sent to Camp Pendleton in April,
1951, then to Korea three months later. I was in Korea
until 1952, and promoted Staff Sergeant. Honorably
dischared in 1954. Will apply for the (ROKWSM)award.

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Entry: 8893

IF YOU SERVED IN KOREA YOU DESERVE THIS MEDAL

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EDWARD CORNET wrote on August 11, 2012

Strarford upon Avon Warwickshire

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I spent app 3 years in Korea on board HMS Glory I also spent
some time ashore I should be entitled to the KWM
but where do
I apply to ?

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Entry: 8719

IF YOU SERVED IN KOREA YOU DESERVE THIS MEDAL

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DAUGHTER HALEY wrote on April 27, 2011

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my dad (william haley) served in the korean war between 1948
till 1953, i am unsure as to what medals he was entitled to,
he was a royal electrical mechanical engineer, i would like
to hear from any one who was on the empire opal and was in
the second wave of boats heading into korea. Adelle

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Entry: 8620

IF YOU SERVED IN KOREA YOU DESERVE THIS MEDAL

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FORMER S/SGT CHARLES R HUDSON wrote on March 25, 2009

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I was in Camp Pendleton in Weapons Co. 1st Bat 5th 1st.
Div.I was with the frist unit to go to Korea,and served in all battles in 1950 to 1951.So I think I should GET THE METAL, that is being offerd.

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Entry: 8618

IF YOU SERVED IN KOREA YOU DESERVE THIS MEDAL

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JIM SMURDA wrote on March 14, 2009

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Served in Korea 52 and 53. VMO-6

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Entry: 8506

IF YOU SERVED IN KOREA YOU DESERVE THIS MEDAL

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LYAL STOLL wrote on November 9, 2008

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1st amtrac bn C company dismounted
was on line 11 month
from june 1952 to may 1953

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Entry: 8433

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LIZ VERA wrote on June 11, 2008

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Honored Marines,
My dad, Baltazar Salazar served in Korea and he is from Edinburg Texas. If anyone has photos from that era please let us know. I would like to know where I can get a copy of him in his uniform.

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Entry: 8411

IF YOU SERVED IN KOREA YOU DESERVE THIS MEDAL

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ROGER F. VANDERLAAN wrote on April 13, 2008

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I served in Korea from Sept.52 through end of war
I served on line with two seperate units: 2nd.Bat. 1st
Marines, and G Battery 3rd Bn. 11th Marines. Please forward info concerning any medals that may have been earned with these units. Semper Fi.
R. Vanderlaan

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Entry: 8167

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SSGT NORMAN LIEBLEIN wrote on April 8, 2007

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My father served in Korea and was with 2nd Tank Bn 2nd Marine Division out of LeJeune. I am trying to get his records and any awards that were due him. He served from 1947-1952. I can be reached at usmcbam64@yahoo.com

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Entry: 6576

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TED BARKER wrote on February 17, 2006

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Whoever posted the original thread topic did not post the medal details. It is the Korean War Service Medal awarded by the Republic of Korea - KSM

We moved the original details off our site some time ago.

Here is the link to the Randolph AFB information section.

http://www.afpc.randolph.af.mil/awards/KWSMInformation.htm

The link discusses who qualifies and how to get it.

Ted

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Entry: 6560

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RON KEELER wrote on January 26, 2006

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See my thread at US Navy BBS at this site "getting Medals and DD214 Update" 11 January.

It will tell you how to get medals never awarded that you are due. You can also ask for replacement medals at the same time, and they will send you the medals.

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Entry: 1674

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RICHARD (DICK) PROULX wrote on April 1, 2003

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Update For Purple Heart Award for Friendly Fire Victims.

Address:http://www.amervets.com/phmedl.htm Changed:6:45 PM on Friday, January 24, 2003

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Entry: 1633

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RICHARD ANDERSON SUAREZ wrote on March 11, 2003

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DON'T SEND YOUR ORIGINAL DD-214 YOU WON'T GET IT BACK, THIS IS FOR THE BRIGHT MARINES. (SEND A COPY)LOVE AND KISSES RICK SUAREZ I-3-7 KO CF 50/51

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Entry: 1629

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RICHARD ANDERSON SUAREZ wrote on March 10, 2003

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FOR THOSE ON LINE OR IN A ACTION AREA WOULD THEY ALSO BE INTITLE TO THE MARINE CORPS COMBAT ACTION RIBBON?

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Entry: 1502

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DARIS MCLAUAGHLIN MCLAUGHLIN wrote on November 17, 2002

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What are the 9 medals for the Korean War. I am inquiring for Sgt. Leland Ehrlich, KIA 12-7-50.

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Entry: 1398

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LARRY BARICKMAN wrote on August 6, 2002

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I served in Korea from 1-16-54 until the 1st Div. was brought back to the States in Feb of 1955. I was with H.Q.B.N. 1st Marine Div. Motor Transport T.A.D. at the School Center. I guess 3 miles from Han River. I remember what took place in June & July 1954, there was a condition "Red" which means we were put on alert. North Koreas were doing alot of moving around on the DMZ and did not know if they were going to jump off that is what I heard. I feel the same way you do about this medal, and from what I read, it sounds like I am eligible for this medal. Is this correct??

Thank You, Larry

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Entry: 1390

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BILL HOUGHTON wrote on July 25, 2002

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I reveived th Korean War Action Medal froma Korean General
who was here in Denver. The Medals are available thru the Air Force. I'm sure you can check with an air force recruiter to get the form and address. The Air Force has been designated as the distributer for this medal. I did have the address and formunitlmy computer crashed

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Entry: 923

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GREAT NIECE BROOKS wrote on August 1, 2001

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My great Uncle served in the Korean War and was KIA on July 24,1953. Who can claim his medal? Can i claim it or can my mother which would be his niece? We are trying to learn as much as we can about him (Thomas K. Jenkins)

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