Phone: 1-562-422-4100 (Pacific Time Zone)
Email Questions

    Korea's Korean Defense Service Medal

    INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Complete this form in full. ( Click here to email amerwar@amervets.com if you have any technical problems sending this Application Form after you have completed it )

2. Click the button at the bottom of this completed form to email it to The War Library, along with a copy of your or the veteran's DD-214, NAVPERS, NG 22 or other pre-arranged military document(s) to the address below.

Do Not Hilite, Underline, Circle, Colorize
Or Mark In Any Way The DD-214
Or Other Military Document Photocopy
You Will Be Sending.

    Name of Award:

    Recipient's LAST Name (as it appears on the Report of Separation):
    FIRST Name (as it appears on the Report of Separation):

    MIDDLE name (as it appears on the Report of Separation):
    Title (Must appear on military documentation):Jr Sr II III IV

    Is this veteran currently living, deceased or KIA:
      LIVING
      DECEASED
      KILLED IN ACTION

    Rank Title (Please Do Not Abbreviate):

    Paygrade
    Enlisted
    Warrant
    Officer

    I have not moved. My current address info is on file from a previous application

    Address:
    City:
    State:
    ZipCode:
    Phone (NO SPACES OR DASHES):

    Full and complete contact email address:

    SERVICE NUMBER:

  • Enter the veteran's FIRST FOUR DIGITS ONLY (Do Not enter any alphabet letters. Numbers only.) 
  • Enter the SECOND FOUR (or remaining) DIGITS ONLY  

    • Service Branch:

    Month and Year Arrived in Korea:
    Month and Year Departed Korea:

    If you are sending a check or USPS money order please indicate:

    • I will mail a check along with my application and documentation. The Library will receive my envelope within 10 days from today.
    • I will mail a USPS money order along with my application and documentation. The Library will receive my envelope within 10 days from today.

    CHARGE or DEBIT CARD applicants:

    -- My current Card information is already on file from a previous Application

    If your Card information is not on file, please Complete the following...

    Your Name as it appears on your charge or check debit card:

    Payment Method
      Check Debit
      Visa
      MasterCard
      American Express
      Discover
      Diners Club
      Carte Blanche

    Card number:
    Expiration Date
    Card Verification Number (CVV Code) (See below)
    American Express: 4 digits on front of card
    All other cards, 3 digits on back

    After printing this form for mailing, please sign here:

    International shipping cost (U.S. veteran living outside the United States, please add the shipping cost you were quoted...

    TOTAL ADMIN PROCESSING/DELIVERY:

    I want to purchase the Full Color...

  • PDF emailed (full color, printable) ($7.50) (No shipping fee)
  • Document shipped ($24.70)...
       Document only with wallet card ($30.50)
  • Document shipped in Bond Enclosure ($29.50)...
       Document in Bond Enclosure with wallet card ($35.6)

    • (The shipping totals above include the USPS - Priority Mail shipping fee)

    LAMINATED VIETNAM WAR ERA PATCH FOR SHADOWBOX DISPLAY
    This laminated patch is not designed for wear on a military uniform
    It is available ONLY when a published Certificate is shipped. (Not available with emailed Certificates)

  • No, I do not want the Shadowbox patch.
  • $8.75 -- Yes, I want the laminated patch, please include for display in my Shadow Box.

    • Would you like an archive (black&white) copy of the Certificate you are applying for to be mailed from the Records Chief directly to your Commanding Officer -or- to your Employer -or- to your School Administrator for inclusion into your permanent personnel file jacket?
    (Fee: $3.50) Available only when a published certificate is requested. Not available with emailed certificates.

  • No.
  • Yes, please mail an embossed, B&W copy of my Certificate to the following person and address:

    • Official's name
    Official's Title
    Official's Agency Name (name of unit, vessel, office, school, etc.)
    Address
    City, State, Zip

    Would you like a published copy of My Military Medal Last Will And Testament?

  • No, I will obtain the free jpg copy

  • Yes, please include a Medal Will for a MALE heir of my Awards and add $4.00 to my total
  • Yes, please include a Medal Will for a FEMALE heir of my Awards and add $4.00 to my total

    • Would you like to track your package using the internet through the United States Post Office after it has been shipped (for forty-four [.20] cents extra)?

  • Yes, add 20 cents to my total
  • No, I don't want to track my package

    • Your Application Form is now complete. Print, Sign and Mail this completed form to the address below along with the required military-issued Report of Separation or other (pre-approved) document(s). You may (OPTIONAL) email this form for faster processing. However, you must still mail or email a copy of your military document(s).

Records Chief (REC-AMW)
The American War Library
817 East Via Carmelitos
Virginia Building 319
Long Beach CA 90805-7549
Phone: 1-562-422-4100 (Pacific Time Zone)

LINK: Policy Statements On Display Recognitions and Hardwear
Name-personalized items that are produced uniquely for a recipient may not be exchanged or returned. However, although typographical errors are very rare, there is no time limit on requesting corrections to errors.

I have read and understand the Certificate Return/Exchange Policy printed above.

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