District Seeking Korean War Veterans For Medal

NORTH SHORE, MA – All Korean War veterans who served in Korea between June 25, 1950, and July 27, 1953, are eligible to receive the Korean Ambassador for Peace Medal.

Karen Tyler, Director of Veterans Services for the Eastern Essex Department, said veterans from all over are eligible, but her department covers Hamilton, Wenham, Essex, Ipswich, Rowley, Georgetown, Newbury, and West Newbury. The medal can also be awarded to the veteran's surviving spouse.

The DD Form 214 is required to be eligible.

To learn more, contact Tyler at 978-356-3915, or email her at ktyler@eessexvets.com.

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