# 46 CFR § 350.4: Eligibility for awards

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-350.4

## Section

- **Citation:** 46 CFR § 350.4
- **Heading:** Eligibility for awards
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 46—Shipping > CHAPTER II—MARITIME ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION > SUBCHAPTER J—MISCELLANEOUS > PART 350—SEAMEN'S SERVICE AWARDS

## Text

(a) World War II awards. Submission of the original applications for World War II merchant marine service awards to the Maritime Administration shall include:
(1) A copy of seaman's DD Form 214, “Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty” with continuation sheet, if provided. The DD Form 214 is required to verify merchant marine service on vessels during World War II. The application and instructions for applying for this document may be obtained from the Maritime Administration, Office of Maritime Labor, Training and Safety. If a seaman was not eligible for this discharge, the Maritime Administration will accept official documents, including ships' discharges;
(2) A summary of World War II sailing history to include—theater(s) of operation and ports of discharge; and
(3) Book number or United States Maritime Service (USMS) number and World War II home address.
(b) Korean and Vietnam Awards. Applicants for the Korean Service bar and medal, Vietnam Service bar and medal and the Merchant Marine Expeditionary Award shall provide copies of the ship(s) discharge(s) for the appropriate voyages. All awardees will be given an appropriate certification card or certificate for their awards.
(c) Inquiries. The information establishing eligibility, along with a written request must be directed to Maritime Administrator, Attention: Seamen's Service Awards, Maritime Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
[60 FR 49804, Sept. 27, 1995, as amended at 91 FR 1709, Jan. 15, 2026]

## Nearby sections

- [46 CFR § 350.1 § 350.1 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-350.1.md)
- [46 CFR § 350.2 § 350.2 Special medals and awards.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-350.2.md)
- [46 CFR § 350.3 § 350.3 Other original recognition of service.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-350.3.md)
- [46 CFR § 350.4 § 350.4 Eligibility for awards.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-350.4.md)
- [46 CFR § 350.5 § 350.5 Replacement decorations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-350.5.md)
- [46 CFR § 350.6 § 350.6 Unauthorized sale, manufacture, possession or display.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-350.6.md)
- [46 CFR § 350.7 § 350.7 Special certificate of recognition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-350.7.md)
- [46 CFR § 351.1 § 351.1 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-351.1.md)
- [46 CFR § 351.2 § 351.2 Qualification of depository.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-351.2.md)
- [46 CFR § 355.1 § 355.1 General.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-355.1.md)
- [46 CFR § 355.2 § 355.2 Evidencing U.S. citizenship; affidavit guide.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-355.2.md)
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- [46 CFR § 355.4 § 355.4 Changes in citizenship data.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-355.4.md)
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