Persian Gulf Veterans National Medal

The Persian Gulf Veterans National Medal is an honorific military medal authorized by United States Congress presented to members of the U.S. Armed Forces who served in a combat zone during the Persian Gulf War.[1][2][3]

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Persian Gulf Veterans National Medal
Persian Gulf Veterans National Medal of United States of America (1995 to 1997)
(lit. 6.25 Incident Participation Medal)
TypeService medal
Awarded forMilitary service during periods of Persian Gulf War
Presented byUnited States of America
EligibilityMember of the United States Armed Forces during qualifying periods of the Persian Gulf War
Campaign(s)Persian Gulf War, Iraq-Kuwait War
StatusInactive
First awarded1995
Last awarded1997
Total awarded posthumouslyyes

See also

References
  1. «Persian Gulf Veterans National Medal». rallypoint. Retrieved at February 16, 2017.
  2. «The Persian Gulf Veterans National Medal Archived 2017-09-16 at the Wayback Machine». Marine Corps Association. Retrieved February 16, 2017.
  3. «Persion Gulf Medals, On The Cheap For Veterans». Los Angeles Times. at Sun-Sentinel. December 19, 1993. Retrieved February 16, 2017.
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