Nebraska World War II Veteran Recognition Program

Nebraska Department of Veterans' Affairs (NDVA)

Commemorative World War II medal

Nebraska awards a commemorative medal honoring its living World War II veterans.

Check eligibility

How to apply

Apply online with the World War II Recognition Medal Program form, uploading your discharge documents, or mail the State of Nebraska WWII Recognition Medal Application with a copy of your discharge documents to the Nebraska Department of Veterans' Affairs, ATTN: WW2 Program, PO Box 95083, Lincoln NE 68509-5083. For help, email ndva@nebraska.gov or call 402-471-2458.

What you'll need

A copy of your DD214 or other discharge paperwork as proof of eligibility.

Eligibility

You served in the U.S. Armed Forces between December 1, 1941 and December 31, 1946
You are a current Nebraska resident, or you were a Nebraska resident when you entered the U.S. Armed Forces
You were discharged under conditions other than dishonorable

Source

Official source

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