Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 3/6/2019
Item Status: Addendum
From: Ronald J. Cink, Budget Director
Submitted by: Miranda N. McKinnon, Administrative Support Specialist
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ITEM TITLE
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Baldwin County Veterans Affairs - Presentation of Ambassador for Peace Award
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Ray Williamson, Veterans Service Officer; Vickie Green, Administrative Support Assistant of the Baldwin County Veterans Affairs and Lynda Jenkins, District Manager, Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs, will be present to award Mr. Chester Drinkwine and Mr. Edward Evans the Ambassador for Peace Medal for their service during the Korean War.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
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Background:
This commemorative medal is an expression of appreciation from the Korean government to American service men and women who served in the Korean War. The Ambassador for Peace Medal began to be presented to veterans as a special memento for those of who returned to South Korea through the ‘Revisit Program.’
The honor has since expanded to veterans who cannot travel long journey to Korea.
Criteria:
1.To be eligible, the veterans must have served during the Korean War from June 25, 1950 to July 27, 1953. It is also available for the veterans who have participated in UN peacekeeping operations until the end of 1955.
2.The commemorative medals may be awarded posthumously. The next of kin, such as the spouse or descendants may apply for the medal on behalf of a deceased veteran.
3.In order to apply for this commemorative medal, veterans or their family members have to complete the application form. Veterans need to provide a copy of the Veteran’s Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty along with their application form for verification purpose.
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