St. Louis, MO 63132. Make sure you indicate the service, Social Security number and address. St. Louis, Mo 63132. The FY96 Defense Authorization Act expanded eligibility in several award categories for veterans from World War II through the El Salvador Civil War. The new law extends this recognition to members of other services wounded while held as POWs before April 25, 1962.
Sailors can seek recognition for acts of valor performed in combat during the Vietnam conflict.
Requests must be received by February 9, 1997. Requests should be based on documented operations officially sanctioned to secrecy and must be received by February 9, 1997. The new law permits Asian-Americans and Native American Pacific Islanders holding the Distinguished Service Cross and Navy Cross for World War II service to request their awards be upgraded to the Medal of Honor. Veterans who missed the deadline to apply for an award, and can make a case they qualify, can apply through a member of Congress for consideration for an award or decoration. Persons who served as members of the US Merchant Marine, US Navy, US Corps of Engineers and other US Armed Forces Services may be eligible for the medal.