Veteran Recognition – Florida Society SAR
Florida is home to more than 1.4 million Veterans—the third-largest veteran population in the nation.
Veterans Affairs Committee Programs
- USS Stark Award administration
- Veterans Corps enrollment and Certificates of Patriotism
- War Service Medals and Certificates
- Military Service Medals and Certificates
- SAR Purple Heart Pins and Wounded Warrior Coins
- Service to Veterans Medal
- FLSSAR Veterans Battalion applications
- Gifting and visitation programs
- Military funerals, parades, and veteran-focused events
Awards and Recognition
War Service Medal and Certificate
First authorized in 1899 for Spanish-American War service. Extended to WWI, WWII, and later conflicts. Recognized Service Periods:- WWII, Korea, Vietnam
- Southwest Asia, Kosovo
- Iraq, Afghanistan
- Global War on Terrorism
- DD-214 with Honorable discharge (or equivalent)
- Service in US Armed Forces, Allied military, or UN Peace Keeping Force
- Campaign medal, combat ribbon, or qualifying badge
- Bronze Service Bars (specific qualifying periods)
- Oak Leaf Clusters (additional actions)
- SAR Purple Heart Pin
Military Service Medal and Certificate
Recognizes honorable military service not qualifying for War Service Medal.Wounded Warrior Certificate and Coin
For any US Armed Forces member injured in line of duty.- SAR membership NOT required
- Purple Heart Medal NOT required