Dates of service
Eligible wartime periods
You did not have to serve overseas to qualify.
World War II
December 7, 1941 – December 31, 1946
Korean Conflict
June 27, 1950 – January 31, 1955
Vietnam War Era
In Vietnam: November 1, 1955 – May 7, 1975
Outside Vietnam: August 5, 1964 – May 7, 1975