Merchant Marine Korean Service Medal and Ribbon
Merchant Marine Korean Service Ribbon
Merchant Marine Korean Service Medal
History - Established 1956
Established on July 24, 1956, the Merchant Marine Korean Service Medal honors Merchant Marine mariners who carried out service onboard merchant ships running American colors in Korean waters between the dates of June 30, 1950 and September 30, 1953.
The Merchant Marine consists of civilian mariners who operate privately and federally owned vessels; in wartime, these vessels may be called to provide transportation or other support for military troops or supplies.
Details
The ribbon features a Korean gate and a yin yang shape over the words “KOREAN SERVICE,” and a chain encircles the image. The ribbon is bisected by a vertical blue stripe flanked on either side by a white stripe and a red stripe proceeding outward; it also features white edging.
Precedence
Next Higher: Merchant Marine World War II Victory
Next Lower: Merchant Marine Vietnam Service
Merchant Marine Korean Service Ribbon
Merchant Marine Korean Service Medal