Discharge Documents

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Periods of War

INDIAN WARS:

The period January 1, 1817 through December 31, 1898. Service must have been rendered with the United States military forces against Indian tribes or nations.

SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR:

The period April 21, 1898 through July 4, 1902. In the case of a veteran who served with the United States military forces engaged in hostilities in the Moro Province the ending date is July 15, 1903.

MEXICAN BORDER PERIOD:

The period May 9, 1916 through April 5, 1917, in the case of a veteran who during such period served in Mexico, on the borders thereof, or in the waters adjacent thereto.

WORLD WAR I:

The period April 6, 1917, through November 11, 1918. In the case of a veteran who served with the United States military forces in Russia, the ending date is April 1, 1920. Service after November 11, 1918 and before July 2, 1921 is considered World War I for compensation or pension purposes, if the veteran served in the active military, naval, or air service after April 5, 1917 and before November 12, 1918.

WORLD WAR II:

The period December 7, 1941 through December 31, 1946. If the veteran was in service on December 31, 1946, continuous service before July 26, 1947 is considered World War II service.

KOREAN CONFLICT:

The period June 27, 1950 through January 31, 1955.

VIETNAM ERA:

The period August 5, 1964 (February 28, 1961 for Veterans who served “in country” before August 5, 1964), and ending May 7, 1975.

PERSIAN GULF WAR:

The period August 2, 1990 through a date to be set by law or Presidential Proclamation.

FUTURE DATES:

The period beginning on the date of any future declaration of war by the Congress, and ending on a date prescribed by Presidential Proclamation or concurrent resolution of the Congress. (Title U.S.C. 101)

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