KOREAN SERVICE BADGE
Comrades,
Badge available from VAC until end of 2010.
Bell to toll soon for Korean Service Badge
. . apparently time is running out to receive one small lapel pin that designates Canadians who served in Korea during the war.
It is the Korea Service Badge, obtainable in writing through Veterans Affairs Canada.
According to retired Major Murray Edwards, who served in Korea with the Princess Patricia’s, he was successful in getting the application period extended through 2010.
So anyone who has not received the pin should at once apply for it. It seems the “cut off” date is the end of this year.
Here is the address and the criteria for receiving it.
Award Criteria
Korean War veterans who served with the Canadian forces or associated support groups between June 27, 1950, and July 27, 1954 are eligible for the badge. The immediate family of a deceased veteran may also apply for the badge.
Badge Design
The badge is gold and enamel designed for wear on civilian clothing. It is a circle, 3/4" (19mm) in diameter; the centre a red maple leaf on a cream coloured shield; the outer circle green with the words "KOREA-COREE 1050-1953"; the reverse plain with a stamped serial number and clutch pin fastener.
Veterans who are applying for the badge themselves can call 1-877-995-5003 to provide VAC with the request and service information.
An initial application can also be made by mail to:
Veterans Affairs Canada
Honours & Awards Section
66 Slater Street,
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0P4
Regards
Lorne McCartneyDominion Secretary-Treasurer ANAVETS
Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans in Canada