Dear Friend: Where to Go for Help The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs helps Our servicemen and veterans, their dependents, and survivors. You women put their lives on the NEW YORK can visit them on the Internet at: www.va.gov. line each day to help keep The New York State Division of Veterans our country free, enabling Services protects the interests of veterans, their fellow citizens to go and provides information on any benefits due SENATOR STATE about their daily routines in comfort and to them through veterans service providers. GEORGE M. BORRELLO safety. There is no question that veterans You can contact the New York State Division 57TH DISTRICT have earned the enduring gratitude of their of Veterans’ Services at: 1-888-VETSNYS (1- fellow New Yorkers. That is why the New 888-838-7697). This number is in operation borrello.nysenate.gov VETERANS [email protected] York Division of Military and Naval Affairs from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., weekdays or on has many medals and awards to honor our the Internet at: veterans.ny.gov. For questions ALBANY OFFICE New York veterans for their many sacrifices 706 Legislative Office Bldg. about New York State Military Awards, call the Albany, NY 12247 and commitment to serving the people of this (518) 455-3563 RECOGNITION New York State Awards Program Office at great nation. (518) 786-4589 or visit their web site DISTRICT OFFICE Included in this brochure is a description dmna.ny.gov/awards/. 2-6 E. Second St. Fenton Bldg., Ste. 302 of only a few of the many awards available Also, every county in New York State has a Jamestown, NY 14701 through the New York State Division of veterans service agency to provide assistance (716) 664-4603 Military and Naval Affairs to New York on the local level. SATELLITE OFFICE veterans. For a complete listing, please visit Westgate Plaza 700 W. State St. dmna.ny.gov and click on “Military Member Olean, NY 14760 Services” and then click on “Awards and (716) 372-4901 Decorations.” You can also call the office at: (518) 786-4589. I hope you find this information useful. If I can be of any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me. SENATOR Sincerely, GEORGE M. BORRELLO 57TH DISTRICT borrello.nysenate.gov [email protected] YORK S TA W T E E Senator George M. Borrello N NEW YORK STATE SENATE 57th Senate District S NYSENATE.GOV E NAT E #555 8/2020 New York State Military Awards and Decorations while serving on federal active duty; whose entire service on December 7, 1941; directly participated in the and who were recipients of a valor, achievement, Medal for Valor was honorable subsequent to the time of receipt of the D-Day Invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944; or has commendation, or meritorious service decoration, The Medal for Valor may be awarded citation while serving in the U.S. Army, Air Force, Navy, been declared by the Department of Defense as killed of a lesser degree than required for the award of to any member of the New York State Marine Corps, Coast Guard or in the Army Nurse Corps, or missing in action. the Conspicuous Service Cross, or whose service Organized Militia who shall have dis- and who has received a personal decoration issued by a was in direct support of combat operations while played a conspicuous act of valor, heroism, courage brigade or equivalent higher headquarters. The Conspicu- Conspicuous Service Star serving in the United States Army, Air Force, Navy, or gallantry either in a military or civilian capacity. ous Service Cross may also be awarded to any citizen of To whom awarded: Marine Corps, or Coast Guard. For more information on how to obtain an New York State who, while serving with the allied forces, • Current New York State citizen, or application to recommend someone to receive this received a personal decoration published in order issued • New York State citizen while serving Replacing New York State Awards award, please refer to the dmna.ny.gov website or by a brigade or equivalent higher headquarters. The award on federal active duty, and To obtain a replacement for a New York State call (518) 786-4520. The approving authority for of the Conspicuous Service Cross is based on prior award • A current or former full-time military medal or ribbon, send a letter with proof that this award is the Governor. of at least one of the following military decorations: person serving in the Armed Forces of the United the medal or ribbon was awarded - normally, the • Medal of Honor States or allied forces for purposes other than orders presented with the award or written proof The Conspicuous Service Medal • Distinguished Service Cross training since April 6, 1917; Active Guard/ that duty was performed - to the New York State The Conspicuous Service Medal may be • Navy Cross Reserve(AGR) excepted, and Awards Section at this address: awarded to any individual who shall have • Air Force Cross • Who is currently serving under honorable Headquarters, New York State Division of distinguished themselves by exceptionally • Defense Distinguished Service Medal conditions or who has been honorably Military and Naval Affairs meritorious service in a capacity of great respon- • Distinguished Service Medal (Army) discharged from active duty. ATTN: State Awards sibility. The service can be performed while in an • Distinguished Service Medal The Conspicuous Service Star may be awarded to any 330 Old Niskayuna Road • Latham, NY 12110 active status by a member of the New York State (Navy-Marine Corps) current New York State citizen or person who was a For questions about New York State Military Organized Militia, by a civilian in support of the • Distinguished Service Medal (Air Force) New York State citizen while serving on federal active Awards call the New York State Awards Program New York State Organized Militia, or to other • Distinguished Service Medal (Coast Guard) duty; whose entire service was honorable and who were Office at: (518) 786-4520. individuals who have provided support to the New • Silver Star recipients of a unit commendation arising from combat York State Organized Militia and deemed appropri- • Defense Superior Service Medal while serving in the United States Army, Air Force, Original Military Documentation ate by the Adjutant General. For more information • Legion of Merit Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard. If a veteran does not have in their possession the on how to obtain an application to recommend • Distinguished Flying Cross required documentation necessary for eligibility or someone to receive this award, please refer to the • Soldier’s Medal Medal for Merit requires confirmation of federal award entitlements, dmna.ny.gov website or call (518) 786-4520. • Navy and Marine Corps Medal The Medal for Merit may be awarded to any it is suggested they write to: The approving authority for this award is the com- • Airman’s Medal current New York State citizen or person National Personnel Records Center mander of each respective major component of the • Coast Guard Medal who was a citizen of the state while serv- 1 Archives Drive New York State Organized Militia. • Bronze Star Medal ing on federal active duty; or a non-New York State St. Louis, MO 63138 • Purple Heart citizen who is an active member in the New York The Conspicuous Service • Defense Meritorious Service Medal State organized militia and as an active member in the DO NOT SEND ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS Cross • Medal for Meritorious Service New York State organized militia, served with units of The Conspicuous Service Cross may be • Air Medal the New York State organized militia while on federal Information provided by dmna.ny.gov awarded to any current New York State or as prescribed by New York State Military Law, in- active duty for purposes other than training and/or citizen or person who was a New York State citizen dividual was a Prisoner of War; served at Pearl Harbor annual training; whose entire service was honorable .