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TheKorea Defense Service Medal(KDSM)[6]is amilitary service medalof theUnited States Armed Forcesthat was first created in 2002 when it was signed into law by PresidentGeorge W. Bush. The bill to create the proposal was introduced and championed by Rep.Elton Gallegly(R-CA) and Sen.Jeff Bingaman(D-NM).[7]Several designs for the medal were proposed; the selected design was done by John Sproston.[8]
Korean Service MedalKorean Service MedalObverseTypeService medalAwarded forService within territorial limits or service that directly supported the UN's military efforts in defense of South Korea between 1950 and 1954.DescriptionObverse:On a bronze medal, 1-1/4 inch in diameter, a Korean gateway, encircled by the inscription "KOREAN SERVICE".TheKorean Service Medal(KSM) is amilitary award for service in the United States Armed Forcesand was established November 8, 1950, byexecutive orderofPresident Harry Truman. The Korean Service Medal is the primary US military award for service or participation in operations in theKorean areaduring theKorean Warbetween June 27, 1950, and July 27, 1954.[2][3]
United Nations Service Medal KoreaUnited Nations Service Medal for KoreaUnited Nations Service Medal Korea: obverse and English language reverseTypeCampaign medalAwarded forCampaign serviceDescriptionBronze disk, 35mm diameterPresented byUnited NationsEligibilityAll United Nations forcesCampaign(s)Korean War 1950–53Established12 December 1950[1][2]Service ribbonRelatedRepublic of Korea War Service MedalTheUnited Nations Service Medal Korea(UNSMK) is aninternational military decorationestablished by theUnited Nationson December 12, 1950 as theUnited Nations Service Medal. The decoration was the first international award ever created by the United Nations and recognized the multi-national defense forces which participated in theKorean War.
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