POST WWII U.S. BERLIN AIRLIFT MEDAL FOR HUMANE ACTION SLOT CRIMP BROOCH

--ORIGINAL POST WORLD WAR II UNITED STATES “BERLING AIRLIFT” MEDAL FOR HUMANE ACTION W/ SLOT CRIMP BROOCH.

INFORMATION:

This medal is awarded to personnel who were assigned or attached to and present for duty for at least 120 days during the period June 26, 1948 and Sept. 30, 1949, inclusive with any of the units cited in Department of the Air Force general orders for participating in the Berlin Airlift or for direct support of the Berlin Airlift.

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.