Korea Defense Service Medal
a. The Korea Defense Service Medal was established by Section 543 of the 2003 National Defense Authorization Act (PL 107-314) signed into law by President George W. Bush on December 2, 2002. b. The Korea Defense Service Medal is awarded for qualifying service on or after July 28, 1954. c. The Korean Defense Service Medal is worn after the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and before the Armed Forces Service Medal. d. No devices are authorized for this medal: only one award of the KDSM is authorized for any individual.