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Merchant Marine Korean Service Medal
Awarded to American Merchant Marines during the Korean Conflict. It is
awarded for service between June 30, 1950, and September 30, 1953, in waters adjacent to Korea.
Design: The torii gate and taeguk are traditionally associated with Korea. The
ship's chain alludes to maritime service. The United States Merchant Marine comprises the merchant ships that are used to transport both imports and exports during peace time and serves as an auxiliary to the United States Navy during
times of war, delivering both troops and supplies to the military, as well as goods
for the welfare of the country, under hazardous conditions, usually by convoy.
The Merchant Marine is civilian except in times of war, when they are effectively considered military personnel governed under the provisions of the Merchant
Marine Act of 1936. A merchant mariner is a seafarer or mariner in the United
States Merchant Marine. |
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