Relates to the issuance of a New York State Korean War Service Medal

1 Co-sponsor

• Michael F. Nozzolio

BILL NUMBER:S6160

Title of bill

An act to amend the military law, in relation to the issuance of a New York State Korean War Service Medal

Purpose

To establish the Korean War Service Medal for members of the armed forces or organized militia serving abroad in the Korean War during the period of time from June 25, 1950 through July 27, 1953.

Summary of provisions

Section 1 amends Section 247 of the Military Law by adding a new subdi- vision 1-c which authorizes the Adjutant General to present in the name of the legislature of the State of New York, a medal to be known as the "New York State Korean War Service Medal."

Section 2 amends Subdivision 4 of Section 247 of the Military Law to include the New York State Korean War Service Medal in this section, with the other state medals, that do not require the recipient of such medals to have been a resident of the State of New York at the time of his or her entry into the armed forces or organized militia.

Section 3 amends Subdivision 1-a of Section 247 of the Military Law to correct the spelling of the word "military".

Section 4 states the effective date to be 120 days after this act shall become law. It also authorizes the Division of Military and Naval Affairs to promulgate any and all rules and regulations and take any other measures necessary to implement the provisions of this act.

Justification

The Korean War represented the first major military conflict of the Cold War and saw approximately 1.8 million American soldiers endure some of the most challenging environments and dangerous military engagements of the modern era. More than 33,686 U.S. military service personnel died in battle during this long, brutal war. Inappro- priately referred to as America's "forgotten war" the service and sacri- fice of New York's heroes who served during the Korean War is not forgotten by their fellow citizens. On the contrary, all New Yorkers will forever remember - and proudly honor the service and sacrifice of the Empire State's Korean War veterans through the creation of a New York State Korean War Service Medal that recognizes the service and sacrifice of Korean War veterans who proudly wore America's uniform and served with uncommon valor and courage during this war.

Legislative history

This is a new bill.

Fiscal implications

To be determined

Effective date

This act shall take effect 120 days after it shall have become law.