Ambassador for Peace Medals
The Korean Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs in South Korea has created the Ambassador for Peace medal to honor and thank Korean War Veterans for their service to the Republic of Korea. Veterans from Nebraska who meet the eligibility requirements listed below can submit their applications to the Korean Consulate in Chicago. Applications are accepted all year, but are only reviewed in August and December. Please note: NDVA is not involved in reviewing applications or administering this medal.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the medal, you must have either:
- Served in Korea at some time between June 25th, 1950, to July 27th, 1953, -or-
- Participated in UN peacekeeping operations in Korea before January 1st, 1956
The medal can also be awarded posthumously to immediate family members of a deceased Korean War Veteran who meets the eligibility requirements.
Application
- Ambassador for Peace Medal Application
- A copy of your DD-214 discharge papers or other documentation is required with the application
Send your completed form to:
South Korean Consulate General in Chicago (Dept. of KWV)
NBC Tower Suite 2700
455 North City Front Plaza Dr.
Chicago, IL 60611
For veterans in states other than Nebraska, please contact your state's Veterans' Affairs agency to learn about obtaining a medal.
Previous Observances
2023
On July 27, 2023, Governor Jim Pillen recognized veterans of the Korean War with a signed proclamation and the presentation of challenge coins. He was joined by Nebraska Department of Veterans’ Affairs Director John Hilgert, Nebraska National Guard Adjutant General Craig W. Strong, and Nebraska Chapter President Dan Ryberg of the Korean War Veterans Association.
2020
View photos from our 2020 Proclamation Ceremony with Governor Ricketts.
2019
View photos from our 2019 Proclamation Ceremony with Governor Ricketts.
2018
In 2018, over 300 Nebraskans attended a ceremony to commemorate the 65th anniversary of the Korean Armistice Agreement. Governor Ricketts, Deputy Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Chicago Donghan Yang, and Nebraska Department of Veterans' Affairs Director John Hilgert presented Ambassador for Peace medals to veterans, surviving spouses, and family members. View video and photos from that day below.
Honoring Our Members
For Korean War Veterans Armistice Day 2020, the Nebraska Department of Veterans' Affairs wanted to highlight Korean War Era veterans living in our four veterans' homes. Many provided photographs, and some chose to share stories of their times in service with us. These photos and stories are available to view below.
Marvin Danielson, member at Eastern Nebraska Veterans' Home
Martin Walter, member at Western Nebraska Veterans' Home
Herb Meisner, member at Western Nebraska Veterans' Home
Franklin Rosendahl, member at Eastern Nebraska Veterans' Home
Bill West, member at Western Nebraska Veterans' Home
Ronald Dutton, member at Western Nebraska Veterans' Home
Milton Christensen (middle), member at Eastern Nebraska Veterans' Home
Dallas White, member at Western Nebraska Veterans' Home
Harold Schillereff, member at Western Nebraska Veterans' Home
Dean Rosberg, member at Central Nebraska Veterans' Home
William Latka Jr., member at Eastern Nebraska Veterans' Home
Jack Merrill, member at Central Nebraska Veterans' Home
Richard Harald, member at Eastern Nebraska Veterans' Home
Dale Suntych, member at Central Nebraska Veterans' Home
Paul Osborn, member at Central Nebraska Veterans' Home
Richard Schaneman, member at Western Nebraska Veterans' Home
Robert Ingram, member at Central Nebraska Veterans' Home