Republic of China Badge of Honor Medal: Since 1998, the 823 Badge of
Honor Association USA, has made annual certifications to the Ministry of
National Defense, Republic of China (MND/ROC), of a list of USA candidates
to receive the 823 Badge of Honor. "823" refers to the 23 August 1958
bombing of the Republic of China by Communist China. The Association
membership consists of Vets from WWII, Korea, Vietnam & later. If you have
been of service to the ROC, on Taiwan, Quemoy, Matsu, the Tachens, in the
"Straits" or otherwise (TDY, R&R, or 'Nam Liberty Call" you meet
eligibility requirements to receive this medal. Proper DD-214
documentation is required in order to request for this medal. Applications
can be made at: www.taiwanvets.com/.
Those without e-mail write: BOHAUSA, 639 Page Av., Lyndhurst NJ
07071-2514, or fax 413-375-7953. Provide your full name and all contact
data along with your Taiwan "experience" (be brief). All will receive a
reply. Certification is being done now (ends June 2002), for the October
2002, thirteen city ceremony sites. Posthumous awards are also being
presented. [Source: C. Sterling NY State Div. of Veterans' Affairs 3 MAR 02]
US Military personnel stationed in Taiwan also qualify for the medal
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal if they spent 30 consecutive or 60
non-consecutive days of duty at Quemoy & Matsu Island between 23 AUG 1958
and 01 June 1963 or the Taiwan Straits between 23 AUG 1958 and 01 JAN 1959.
For more information contact, Raymond Wong,Commander, Veterans of Foreign
Wars District 15,1634-38th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94122-3002 E-mail:
wongrad@pacbell.net