Mr. F. P. Crowderasked the Minister of Transport whether he will consider recommending the award of the Korea Medal to officers of the Merchant Navy concerned in carrying supplies to the British Forces in Korea.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydI am glad to say that on 9th October I was able to announce that Her Majesty The Queen has been graciously pleased to approve the inclusion of officers and men of the Merchant Navy in the categories eligible to receive the Korea Medal.
The qualifying conditions are as follows:
Service in the Merchant Navy generally, including service in R.A.S.C. ships: 28 days' service afloat on or after 2nd July, 1950, in ships or craft in, or standing off, a Korean port.Service in Royal Fleet auxiliaries: 28 days' service afloat on or after 2nd July, 1950, in ships operating in Korean waters, in support of the Royal Navy, under conditions in which service in H.M. ships would qualify. To qualify, service must have been in the actual area of operations.