abstract:The Korean Service Medal (KSM) is an award of the United States Armed Forces and was created in November 1950 by executive order of President Harry Truman. The Korean Service Medal is the primary United States medal for participation in the Korean War and is awarded to any U.
Following 78 Korean missions with 121 hours in the air, Neil received the Air Medal for 20 combat missions, a gold Star for another 20, and the KoreanServiceMedal.