WhiteKnight77 Posted February 25, 2004 Share Posted February 25, 2004 I don't have all the details, but my Pops told me about a new ribbon that is retroactive for anyone who has served at least 30 consecutive or 60 non-consecutive days in defense of Korea whether for an exercise or some type of regular duty. It seems I am eligible for this new award as I spent 2 1/2 months there for Bear Hunt 83 (SSgT Jackson, one of my drill instructors at boot camp was there too). I will post more information here as it develops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Maximum Posted March 1, 2004 Share Posted March 1, 2004 nice, WK, nice. Hope you get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splaster Posted March 9, 2004 Share Posted March 9, 2004 It is true, I hate to support another web site on this great one, but for all you Korea vets, myself included, 1988-1989, The ribbons is for our service in that country. More information is located at www.military.com. This will gave the current information on the award. Also, if you did serve in Korea, check with VFW, you will also be counted there. Splaster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteKnight77 Posted March 10, 2004 Author Share Posted March 10, 2004 The following pages detail the specifics of the Korea Defense Service Medal. Korea Defense Service Medal Medal Pics Gallegly-championed Korea Defense Service Medal Approved Now I have to find someone who can get it sorted out for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkVanDamme Posted April 11, 2004 Share Posted April 11, 2004 How many decorations do you have, out of curiosity? Do you still have your No.1 (Ceremonial) uniform? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteKnight77 Posted April 11, 2004 Author Share Posted April 11, 2004 I have a total of 2 awards, but the only unis I have are a couple of pair of cammies I don't fit into anymore. The nature of this thread was for those who did serve in Korea to be aware of this award, not jut to toot my own horn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleeper Posted May 11, 2004 Share Posted May 11, 2004 Hey, thanks for the info. Spent a year over there myself. Best duty station I ever had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombat50 Posted May 24, 2006 Share Posted May 24, 2006 I saw sleeper posted May 11th, and on closer inspection noted it was 2004. lol Served 13 months with 2d ID, 122 Sig Bn, Camp Casey, Korea 71-72 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philkilla Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 I spent a year there as well, now I'm out of the army though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Medic+~SPARTA~ Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 All I can say is recognition can never come too late. Hooah! WK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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