Military Memories - Korean Defense Service Medal

Korean Defense Service Medal (KDSM)

Korean Defense Service Medal, KDSMThe Korean Service Defense Service Medal is a United States military decoration created by President George W. Bush in 2002.

The Korean Defense Service Medal is authorized for those members of the Armed Forces who have served at least 30 consecutive days of duty in the Republic of Korea. It's also granted for 60 non-consecutive days of service which includes reservists on annual training in Korea.

The Korean Defense Service Medal is retroactive to the end of the Korean War and is granted to any service performed after July 28, 1954. The National Personnel Records Center is responsible for verifying entitlement of the medal to discharged members of the military who served in Korea prior to the creation of the Korean Defense Service Medal.
 

  

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