Persian Gulf Veterans National Medal
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TypeService medal
Awarded forMilitary service during periods of Persian Gulf War
Presented byUnited States of America
EligibilityMember of the United States Armed Forces during qualifying periods of the Persian Gulf War
| Persian Gulf Veterans National Medal | |
|---|---|
Persian Gulf Veterans National Medal of United States of America (1995 to 1997) (lit. 6.25 Incident Participation Medal) | |
| Type | Service medal |
| Awarded for | Military service during periods of Persian Gulf War |
| Presented by | United States of America |
| Eligibility | Member of the United States Armed Forces during qualifying periods of the Persian Gulf War |
| Campaign(s) | Persian Gulf War, Iraq-Kuwait War |
| Status | Inactive |
| First award | 1995 |
| Final award | 1997 |
| Total awarded posthumously | yes |
The Persian Gulf Veterans National Medal is an honorific military medal authorized by United States Congress presented to members of the U.S. Armed Forces who served in a combat zone during the Persian Gulf War.[1][2][3]
