This is the way this started. I was in advance occupation force into Taegu,Korea.
I found out about occupation medal and posted it to help anyone who was in these operations.
It was awarded for 30 consecutive days at anormal post of duty while assigned to any of the following:Army of occupation of Germany: 9 May 45- 5 May 55Army of occupation of Austria: 9 May 45-27 July 55Army of occupation of Berlin: 9 May 45- 2 Oct 1990Army of occupation of Italy: 9 May 45-15 Sept. 47Army of occupation of Japan: 3 sept. 45-27 April 1952Army of occupation of Korea: 3 Sept 45-29 June 49
The reply was this
Besides, COMBAT-EARNED ribbons or medals (whether on Sea, Land or Air) and CIBs are the only decorations THAT ACTUALLY MATTER & MEAN SOMETHING HONORABLE & WORTHWHILE.
Dates of Service or Area Ribbons prove absolutely nothing about ones Honorable Service to Country.
Well,...apparently except to The American Legion and VFW.