Keith Posted February 20, 2009 Share #1 Posted February 20, 2009 For an award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal there is the name "QUEMOY-MATSU". Can anyone tell me what that means? I presume it is the theater qualifying for the award? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trenchbuff Posted February 20, 2009 Share #2 Posted February 20, 2009 Keith, Quemoy-Matsu refers to islands in the Taiwan Strait which the Red Chinese claimed were in their territorial waters, but were part of Taiwan. In 1958-59, President Eisenhower sent US ships to the area to project US support of Taiwan. Participating crews were intitled to the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal. I think Taiwan might have been called Formosa at the time. I'm not sure when the name changed. Hope that helps. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Posted February 20, 2009 Author Share #3 Posted February 20, 2009 Keith, Quemoy-Matsu refers to islands in the Taiwan Strait which the Red Chinese claimed were in their territorial waters, but were part of Taiwan. In 1958-59, President Eisenhower sent US ships to the area to project US support of Taiwan. Participating crews were intitled to the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal. I think Taiwan might have been called Formosa at the time. I'm not sure when the name changed. Hope that helps. Mark Thanks, that does help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Military-Memorabilia Posted February 20, 2009 Share #4 Posted February 20, 2009 Quemoy & Matsu was one of the first operations to be elegible for the AFEM. Here's a little more pertinant info: ARMED FORCES EXPEDITIONARY MEDAL ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY The Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal was established by Executive Order 10977 signed by President John F. Kennedy on December 4, 1961. EFFECTIVE DATES For United States Military Operations: Quemoy & Matsu Islands (off Mainland China: August 23, 1956 to June 1, 1963) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Posted February 20, 2009 Author Share #5 Posted February 20, 2009 Quemoy & Matsu was one of the first operations to be elegible for the AFEM. Here's a little more pertinant info: ARMED FORCES EXPEDITIONARY MEDAL ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY The Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal was established by Executive Order 10977 signed by President John F. Kennedy on December 4, 1961. EFFECTIVE DATES For United States Military Operations: Quemoy & Matsu Islands (off Mainland China: August 23, 1956 to June 1, 1963) I made 2 1/2 West-Pac cruises on the USS Ranger between January 1960 and March 1963 so even though I didn't know it, I guess I was there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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