Combat Action Ribbon for Navy and Marines


    From the Office of the Asst. Secretary of Defense . . .

    The Combat Action Ribbon for combat service from Dec. 6, 1941 and before March 1 1961 is now being awarded.   Two periods are involved.   World War II Dec 7 1941- April 14, 1946 and Korea June 27, 1950 - July 27, 1954.

    Requirements are simple:
    1.   Standard form 180 (I have or can be obtained from most county veterans service offices)
    2.   Copy of military discharge of DD 214 or Naval Personnel Form.
    3.   Any substantiating documents showing combat awards, unit attached to etc.
    4.   Mail to:

      Chief of Naval Operations, (NO9B33)
      2000 Navy Pentagon
      Washington DC 20350-2000


    I have more details if you want them.
    Randall Edwards
    E-Mail:   randynso@email.msn.com