|
Replacement
of Awards & Recognitions Earned - DD214
One
of the most consistent irregularities we see at Military
Memories when working with family members and veterans is the
lack of information as to what they already have or were
authorized to wear. Because of the "Typewriter
Era" from the 1940's to the 1990's most DD 214 forms are
almost always lacking information such as; medals, ribbons,
qualification awards, training, overseas assignments and
promotions. For whatever reason, this information was
never placed into the files to reflect the veteran's
accomplishments.
Here are
a few examples of the most common DD214 deficiencies that
we see:
-
After
serving in the military for a period of 2 to 6 years and
Honorably Discharged, there is no record of even one Good
Conduct Medal being awarded.
-
Many
units were awarded Unit Citations. Although we see
many Veterans served with these units during the time the
Unit Citation was awarded, the Veteran has no knowledge they
are entitled to wear the Unit Citation awarded.
-
Those
Veterans who made Combat Jumps during WWII have nothing
reflecting this on their DD214's.
-
Those
Veterans who served overseas during WWII should have been
awarded the following Medals.
-
American
Campaign Medal
-
Either
the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal or the
European-African- Middle Eastern Campaign Medal
(Depending on the Theater of Operation)
-
WWII
Victory Medal usually records only show the WWII
Victory Medal.
-
Many
of the records, for all wars, fail to show the number of
Campaign Stars each Veteran earned (if any) for
participation in a Campaign. At Military Memories, we
will help you receive all of the military medals and awards
you or your loved one have earned.
Medals & Awards
Information
During
WWII brass was used primarily for munitions to support the war
effort and many soldiers, sailors and marines never received
their Campaign Medals.
After
WWII in 1947 many Combat Infantrymen and Combat Medics were
authorized the Bronze Star Medal but were never notified by the
U.S. Government.
Korean
War Veterans were never awarded the ROK
War Service Medal until 46 years after the War and many are
still unaware that they have earned this medal.
Veterans
serving in Korea after the Korean War from 1954 to present are
authorized to wear the Korean
Defense Service Medal.
Click
below to read more about:
Bronze
Star Medal
Cold
War Victory Medal
Korean
Defense Service Medal
Korean
War Service Medal
Republic
of South Vietnam Cross of Gallantry
Air
Force Combat Action Medal
Air
Force Good Conduct Medal
Army
Air Assault Badge
Army
Good Conduct Medal
Navy,
Marine Corps, Coast Guard Combat Action Ribbon
Current
Military News >>
back to top^
Home
| About Us | Sample
Displays | Price Quote
| Testimonials
| Privacy | Pay
Now | Contact Us
| Did You Know?
|
