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Where available, there is also information on date of birth, hometown, military awards and decorations, and date and location of death. Some of the veterans pages also have links to photos and images ...

Full eligibility criteria for the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary and Service medals are contained in Department of Defense Manual 1348.33, Volume 2, Manual of Military Decorations and Awards.

One of the most interesting things that happens on Reddit's military threads is when people find old family military awards and post a picture asking redditors to identify the ribbons and medals.