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  Medal for Humane Action
Ribbon: The ribbon to the Medal for Humane Action is 1 3/8 inches in width and consists of the following stripes: 9/32 inch fl; 1/16 inch white; 9/32 inch teal blue; 3/64 inch white; 1/32 inch scarlet; 3/64 inch white; 9/32 inch teal blue; 1/16 inch white; and 9/32 inch fl.
The Medal for Humane Action was awarded for qualifying service between 26 June 1948 and 30 September 1949.
The C-54 is the type of aircraft used in support of the Berlin airlift, and the coat of arms is that of the City of Berlin.
www.gruntsmilitary.com /mfha.shtml   (300 words)

  
 Medal for Humane Action   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
The Medal for Humane Action was established by Act of Congress (Public Law 178, 81st Congress) on July 20, 1949.
The Medal for Humane Action could also be posthumously awarded to any person who lost his or her life while participating in (or as a direct result of) the Berlin Airlift, without regard to length of service so long as that person was otherwise eligible.
The ribbon to the Medal for Humane Action consists of a central stripe of median blue bisected by a red pinstripe edged in white.
www.foxfall.com /fmc-mha.htm   (407 words)

  
  Medal for Humane Action   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
The Medal for Humane Action may be awarded to foreign armed forces members and civilians (US and foreign) for meritorious participation in the Berlin Airlift.
Persons whose lives were lost while participating in the Berlin Airlift, or as a direct result of participating in the Berlin Airlift, may be awarded the Medal for Humane Action without regard to the length of the service provided all other requirements are met.
The medal is 1 ΒΌ inches in diameter, depicting a C-54 airplane in a wheat border centering the Berlin coat of arms.
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 Army Medals\Ribbons
We keep our stock up-to-date including the new Global War on Terrorism Medals and we take pride in the organization strategy used here.
Our Military Service Awards are all organized by their order of precedence.
Instituted 1949 to all services for 120 consecutive days of service participating in the Berlin Airlift or in support thereof from 1948 to 1949.
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This medal is given to members who have proven themselves loyal and trustworthy.
This medal is given only to members who are competent, loyal, reliable at all times.
This Medal is awarded to anyone that has a basic knowledge of bots.
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 AWARDED RIBBONS - Navy Occupation Service Medal - USS BENNINGTON
The Navy Occupation Service Medal shall not be awarded for any service for which another medal is authorized.
Not more than one Navy Occupation Service Medal will be awarded to any individual regardless of whether service has been performed in different areas or places at different interval of time.
Appropriate clasps marked "Europe" and "Asia" are authorized to be attached to the ribbon of the medal to denote service in Europe and Asia, respectively.
www.uss-bennington.org /hist-ribbons-nosm.html   (232 words)

  
 Medal for Humane Action - Berlin Airlift   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
The medal may be awarded to any person who, while serving in or with the Armed Forces of the United States, participated in the humane military effort to supply necessities of life to the people of Berlin, Germany, during the Berlin Airlift (Operation VITTLES) from 26 June 1948 to 30 September 1949.
Such person may have been, at the time of participation, a member of the Armed Forces or a national of the United States, or a member of the Armed Forces or a national of any country other than the United States.
No individual will be awarded more than one Medal for Humane Action, regardless of the number of times he may qualify for an award.
www.history.navy.mil /medals/mha.htm   (256 words)

  
 Army of Occupation Medal
The Army of Occupation Medal is worn after the World War II Victory Medal and before the Medal for Humane Action.
In the center of a bronze medallion one and a quarter inches in diameter, a bridge is shown with its towers to the viewer's left (the bridge itself extends to the right rim of the medal).
The ribbon to Army of Occupation Medal consists of equal portion of red and fl with white edge stripes.
foxfall.com /csm-army-aom.htm   (527 words)

  
 The Miami Valley Military History Museum: The Cold War
On the right breast is the badge of the Soviet Guards unit and on the left, the medal for the 30 year jubilee of the Soviet Armed Forces.
Mirroring the pattern of tunics worn in WWII, East German uniforms remained unchanged until the fall of the Berlin Wall.
Medal For Humane Action, commonly called the "Berlin Airlft Medal".
www.donet.com /~mconrad/coldwar1.htm   (305 words)

  
 Military decorations of the Cold War - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Between 1947 and 1991, during the years of the Cold War, a large number of military awards and decorations were created by various nations to recognize the undeclared hostilities of the era.
Military medals of the Vietnam War and the Korean War are the best known due to the extreme level of the conflicts.
The Korea Defense Service Medal also recognizes post Korean War/Cold War service in South Korea, but the medal was not created until 2002, over a decade after the Cold War officially ended.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Military_decorations_of_the_Cold_War   (167 words)

  
 Air Force Link - Art   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
The American Defense Service Medal was awarded to personnel for active duty service from 8 September 1939 to 7 December 1941 for a period of twelve months or longer.
Army of Occupation Medal, awarded for thirty consecutive days at a normal post of duty on assignment to the armies of occupation.
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, U.S. military operations, after July 1, 1958, have participated in a United States military operations and encountered foreign armed opposition, or were in danger of hostile action by foreign Armed Forces.
www.af.mil /art/index.asp?page=25   (1344 words)

  
 ND (25¢) Presorted Gold Eagle with Blue Background PSA Coil   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
The Medal of Humane Action was established by Act of Congress on July 20, 1949, and commemorates military service in direct support of the Berlin Airlift.
"The medal may be awarded to any person who, while serving in or with the Armed Forces of the United States, participated in the humane military effort to supply necessities of life to the people of Berlin, Germany, during the Berlin Airlift from June 26, 1948, to September 30, 1949.
The reverse of the medal shows the eagle, shield and arrows from the Seal of the Department of Defense.
www.unicover.com /EA1CC2TR.htm   (416 words)

  
 Military Wives Website - United States Navy Ribbon Checker
To find a particular ribbon, use the 'find' command available on the most commonly used browsers.
Cross of Gallantry Medal - Republic of Vietnam
This page and the accompanying script to make it work were adapted from an idea seen at LTJG Michael R. Gustafson's page.
www.militarywives.com /medals/usnribbons.html   (136 words)

  
 Cold War operations: covered by campaign medals VFW Magazine - Find Articles   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
Six officially authorized campaign medals currently encompass various military, actions that constitute the Cold War.
Also, the Medal for Humane Action was awarded to those who participated in the Berlin Airlift.
Korea Defense Service Medal Korea** July 28, 1954-Open **Congress ordered its creation in the 2003 Defense Authorization Act.
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0LIY/is_3_92/ai_n6362646   (115 words)

  
 Ribbon Checker - USMC
An alphabetical listing of ribbons and medals is in the works, as is a "medals" page.
Subsequent awards of either medal are represented by a bronze star on that medal even if it is from the other area of operations.
Updates can now be found on a different page.
kepler.pratt.duke.edu /USMCRibbons.html   (203 words)

  
 Rackbuilder @ armyawards.com
If more than one decoration is awarded by the same agency, the decorations will be worn in the order of precedence as established by the awarding agency.
Service medals and ribbons awarded by the other US services may be worn on the Army uniform, except the Air Force Longevity Service Award Ribbon and Air Force, Navy and Coast Guard marksmanship ribbons.
Soldiers who are awarded a United Nations Medal may wear the first UN medal with unique suspension and service ribbon for which they qualify.
www.armyawards.com /awards.shtml   (402 words)

  
 MEDAL FOR HUMANE ACTION MINI SIZE - <b>Criteria:</b> Awarded for participation in the Berlin Airlift for at ...
MEDAL FOR HUMANE ACTION MINI SIZE - Criteria: Awarded for participation in the Berlin Airlift for at least 120 days between June 26, 1948 and September 30, 1949.

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 Berlin Airlift Veterans Web Forum - A Bravenet.com Forum
I never realized he was in the C-54, even as a co-pilot.
I am applying for a correction to his records to indicate that he is eligable for the Berlin Aircraft Device for his Medal of Occupation and also for the Medal of Humane Action.
I may have more documentation than the Air Force if it is true that 80% of the records were lost in a fire in St. Louis in 73.
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 Clipart of c47 medal humane action - Search Clip Art Illustration Drawings and Vector EPS Images - 21P0773, 21P0773.jpg
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Images of the U.S. Coast Guardsmen in action: drug interdiction, protecting the environment, in search and rescue; their equipment, insignia, ships, aviation and a diversity of items make this collection a great visual resource.
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 USMLM Unit Awards
Those who directly supported the Berlin Airlift for 120 consecutive days between 26 June 1948 and 30 September 1949 rated the Medal for Humane Action (Berlin Airlift)
Click here for instructions on obtaining medals for veterans or next of kin
This page was made possible thanks to the generous research and contributions of L. Kelley.
www.usmlm.org /home/awards/USMLMunitawards.htm   (832 words)

  
 Vietnam Security Police Association (USAF), United States Air Force Medals: Medal For Humane Action   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
Vietnam Security Police Association (USAF), United States Air Force Medals: Medal For Humane Action
Awarded for 120 consective days of service participating in the Berlin Airlift or in support thereof.
The Vietnam Security Police Association thanks the United States Air Force Personnel Center for providing public domain information for distribution and copying, which has made this display possible.
www.vspa.com /usaf-medals-mfha.htm   (75 words)

  
 Vietnam Security Police Association (USAF): TOC, United States Air Force Ribbons!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
Double-click on the Ribbon and you will go to the page displaying the Ribbon, Medal, and history of that award.
Double-Click on a Ribbon's name will also go to the page displaying the Ribbon, Medal, and history of that award.
United States Air Force Regulations limit the number of Ribbon Devices that may be worn on one ribbon to a total of four (4).
www.vspa.com /usaf-medals-correct-wear.htm   (475 words)

  
 George R. Fitzpatrick, Lieutenant Colonel, United States Air Force
His assignments included other tours at the Pentagon, Alaska and Japan.
His military decorations include three awards of the Air Force Commendation Medal and the Medal for Humane Action.
He was a member of the Air Force Association, Disabled American Veterans, The American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Armed Forces Communications-Electronics Association, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Berlin Airlift Veterans Association, Cornell Society of Engineers, Washington Telecommunications Society, The Retired Officers Association and the National Association for Uniformed Services.
www.arlingtoncemetery.net /grfitzpatrick.htm   (340 words)

  
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We offer all medals in the Anodized version as well.
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 US Military Medals - Medal For Humane Action
US Military Medals - Medal For Humane Action
No devices are authorized for display on the Medal for Humane Action
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SONS OF UNION VETERANS OF THE CIVIL WAR
The following is the list of ribbons and medals which qualify a brother of the Order for the War Medal:
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (conflicts to which another specific medal is not authorized.
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