What is the Veterans Awards Program?

In the 2006 legislative session, the Vietnam War Medallion was added.  The Vietnam War award consists of a medal, medallion and certificate.  Pictures of this award are not yet available.

The Veterans Award 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.  Pictures of this award are not yet available.

Who May Apply for the Awards?

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

Jubilee of Freedom Medal

What are the Eligibility Requirements for the World War II Veterans’ Award?

• Veteran served on active duty in the United States military service 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 an honorable status at time of death.

• Veteran was a legal resident of Missouri on August 28, 2000, that either entered or was discharged from military service, or was a legal resident of this state 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 with in 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 August 31, 1944.

• Veteran served on active duty in the United States military service 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 an honorable status at time of death.

• Veteran was a legal resident of Missouri on August 28, 2003, that either entered or was discharged from military service, or was a legal resident of this state 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.

What are the Eligibility Requirements for the Vietnam War Veterans’ Award

• Veteran served on active duty in the United States military service during the period of February 28, 1961 to May 7, 1975.

• Veteran was honorably separated or discharged from military service, is currently in active service in honorable status, or was in active service in an honorable status at the time of his or her death.

• Veteran is a legal resident of Missouri on August 28, 2006 or was a legal resident of Missouri at the time he or she entered or was discharged from military service or a legal resident of Missouri 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 in a foreign country.