What is the only United States Army Medal awarded which specifically excludes officers from eligibility and is only authorized for enlisted personnel?
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- 1 What is the only United States Army Medal awarded which specifically excludes officers from eligibility and is only authorized for enlisted personnel?
- 2 How do I get my grandfather military medals?
- 3 How do you receive the Bronze Star medal?
- 4 Is there an honorable discharge medal?
- 5 What is a DD214 and why is it important?
- 6 How do I write a military funeral form for a deceased relative?
| Medal of Honor | |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | United States Armed Forces service members |
| Status | Currently awarded |
| Established | Department of the Navy: December 21, 1861 Department of the Army: July 12, 1862 Department of the Air Force: April 14, 1965 |
| First awarded | March 25, 1863 |
What are combat service medals?
Military medals can recognize bravery or gallantry, heroism, or meritorious service. They may be awarded for actions during peacetime or war, in defense of civilians or fellow service members, and they can be earned for actions taken during the course of combat or outside of direct military conflict.
How do I get my grandfather military medals?
Requests for replacement medals should be submitted on Standard Form 180, “Request Pertaining to Military Records,” which may be obtained at VA offices or the Internet at www.va.gov/vaforms/.
How can I find my grandfather’s service record?
You can request your military records in any of these ways:
- Mail or fax a Request Pertaining to Military Records (Standard Form SF 180) to the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC).
- Write a letter to the NPRC.
- Visit the NPRC in person.
- Contact your state or county Veterans agency.
- Hire an independent researcher.
How do you receive the Bronze Star medal?
The Bronze Star Medal (BSM) is a United States Armed Forces decoration awarded to members of the United States Armed Forces for either heroic achievement, heroic service, meritorious achievement, or meritorious service in a combat zone.
What does the Medal of Honor look like?
The current US Army Medal of Honor is a five-pointed bronze star. Each point is tipped with trefoils and the entire star is surrounded by a green laurel wreath to symbolize victory. The star and wreath are suspended from a gold bar with ‘VALOR’ inscribed and held by an eagle to symbolize the United States.
Is there an honorable discharge medal?
This commemorative medal and ribbon honors all of those individuals of the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard and Merchant Marines who have earned their Honorable Discharge. …
How can I get a copy of a deceased veteran’s DD214?
If a veteran is deceased, it is possible for the veteran’s relatives to receive a copy of the DD214, but only the veteran’s next of kin can make this request.
What is a DD214 and why is it important?
Why is a DD214 important? The Report of Separation contains information normally needed to verify military service for benefits, retirement, employment, and membership in veterans’ organizations. Information shown on the Report of Separation may include the service member’s: Date and place of entry into active duty
Who are next of kin of a deceased veteran?
The next of kin is typically a parent, child, sibling or a surviving spouse who has not remarried. Visit the veterans page of Archives.gov (see Resources). At this website you can create your request form to receive the deceased veteran’s DD214. Once the request form is created, you’ll need to print it out, sign it and mail it.
How do I write a military funeral form for a deceased relative?
Fill in the form that appears on the next page. You’ll need to provide the deceased relative’s personal and military information, including his name, date of birth, place of birth, service number, Social Security number and when he was discharged or separated from the service.