Who can wear the Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation?
Who can wear the Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation?
The Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation is awarded by the Korean government. Not more than one Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation will be worn by any individual and no oak leaf cluster or other appurtenance is authorized.
Who can wear the Presidential Unit Citation?
All members of the unit may wear the decoration, whether or not they personally participated in the acts for which the unit was cited. Only those assigned to the unit at the time of the action cited may wear the decoration as a permanent award. The unit may use a pennant or 4 foot long ribbon to denote the award.
Is Presidential Unit Citation a big deal?
unless, of course, it is a Coast Guard Presidential Unit Citation and then it is sadly an, “I was there award.” However, the Army, Navy and Air Force Presidential Unit Citation is the personal equivalent of that service’s Distinguished Service Cross, Navy Cross or Air Force Cross. It is a big deal.
What army units have received the Presidential Unit Citation?
Army
| Unit | Service | Year awarded |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Battalion, 307th Infantry Regiment of the 77th Infantry Division | U.S. Army | 1945 |
| 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment of the 82nd Airborne Division | U.S. Army | 1944 |
| First Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment (less Company “A”) of the 82nd Airborne Division | U.S. Army | 1945 |
What is the Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation?
The Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation (Korean: 대한민국 대통령 부대 표창; Hanja: 大韓民國大統領 部隊表彰) is a military unit award of the government of South Korea that may be presented to South Korean military units, and foreign military units for outstanding performance in defense of the Republic of Korea.
Where can I find army unit awards?
Units should locate the orders for the award, and then may contact Awards and Decorations Branch at [email protected] to place a request. If a unit is the main unit cited in the award, they will receive a citation and certificates for any subordinate units that received the award.
What is the Presidential Citation medal?
About the Presidential Citations These very special awards honor ALCTS members who make significant contributions to the association and to the profession but whose accomplishments do not fall within the criteria for ALCTS’ other awards. They are awarded by the current ALCTS President.
How are unit awards worn?
Unit awards are worn on the right side of the uniform, regardless of which service awarded them. Only one emblem representing the same unit award is worn at one time. Personnel may wear unit awards when wearing full-size medals or service ribbons, but they may not wear them with miniature medals.
What is military citation?
A unit citation is a formal, honorary mention by high authority of a military unit’s specific and outstanding performance, notably in battle. Similar mentions can also be made for individual soldiers. Alternatively or concurrently, the unit can be awarded an honorary title, a mention on the flag or a decoration.
What is a Distinguished Unit Badge?
A distinctive unit insignia (DUI) is a metallic heraldic badge or device worn by soldiers in the United States Army. The DUI design is derived from the coat of arms authorized for a unit. DUIs may also be called “distinctive insignia” (DI) or, imprecisely, a “crest” or a “unit crest” by soldiers or collectors.
How do you find a unit citation?
Request your Official Military Personnel File from the National Archives using a website it operates, known as eVetRecs, devoted to veterans’ service records. The file should provide the formal name of any unit you were part of and identify the country or war zones in which it served.