What is the Veterans' Awards Program?

The veterans' awards program was first established in 2000 with the creation of the World War II Veterans' Award Recognition.  The World War II Veterans' Award Recognition consists of a medal, medallion, and certificate.  World War II veterans who participated in the D-Day invasion of Europe are also eligible to receive a replica of the Jubilee of Liberty medal.  Since the program began, over 41,000 Missouri veterans have been awarded the World War II Veterans' Award Recognition.

In the 2003 legislative session, the Korean War Medallion was added.  The Korean War award consists of a medal, medallion, and certificate.

In the 2006 legislative session, the Vietnam War Medallion was added.  The Vietnam War award consists of a medal, medallion, and certificate.

Who May Apply for the Awards?

Veterans, spouses of veterans, or the eldest living survivor of veterans who meet the requirements below.

World War II Award Eligibility Requirements	Korean War Award Eligibility Requirements	Vietnam War Award Eligibility Requirements
Veteran served on active duty in the United States military at any time during the period of December 7, 1941 to December 30, 1946 Veteran was honorably separated or discharged from military service, is still in active service in honorable status, or was in active service in honorable status at the time of death Veteran is a legal resident of Missouri at the time of application, or was a legal resident at the time he or she entered or was discharged from military service or at the time of his or her death. The World War II medal, medallion, and certificate shall be awarded regardless of whether or not such veteran served within the United States or a foreign country Jubilee of Liberty: Veteran must meet above requirements and must have participated in the Normandy Invasion  in France during the period of June 6, 1944 to September 30, 1944	Veteran served on active duty in the United States military at any time during the period of June 27, 1950 to January 31, 1955 Veteran was honorably separated or discharged from military service, is still in active service in honorable status, or was in active service in honorable status at the time of death Veteran is a legal resident of Missouri at the time of application, or was a legal resident at the time he or she entered or was discharged from military service or at the time of his or her death. The Korean War medal, medallion, and certificate shall be awarded regardless of whether or not such veteran served within the United States or a foreign country	Veteran served on active duty in the United States military at any time during the period of February 28, 1961 to May 7, 1975 Veteran was honorably separated or discharged from military service, is still in active service in honorable status, or was in active service in honorable status at the time of death Veteran is a legal resident of Missouri at the time of application, or was a legal resident at the time he or she entered or was discharged from military service or at the time of his or her death. The Vietnam War medal, medallion, and certificate shall be awarded regardless of whether or not such veteran served within the United States or a foreign country
View the World War II Award View the Jubilee of Libery Award
Missouri Veterans Awards Application

How do I Apply for the Awards?

Download, print, and complete the application in which you are interested

Remember to include documentation of service!

Mail or Fax applications to:

Office of the Adjutant General
ATTN: Veterans Awards
P.O. Box 1808
2302 Militia Drive
Jefferson City, MO  65102

Fax: (573) 638-9566
Phone:  (573) 638-9561
toll Free:  (866) 834-3431