Year Authorized:
1950
General Description:
Related to direct actions in support of the Berlin Airlift from June 1948 until September 1949 following the close of World War 2.
Award Criteria (as detailed by various official sources):
The Medal for Humane Action may be awarded to foreign armed forces members and civilians (U.S. and foreign) for meritorious participation in the Berlin Airlift. In each instance, however, an individual recommendation indicating meritorious participation is required. 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.
User Tags Detailing this Ribbon:
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