Need info on Cuban Missile Crisis
I have a member of my MCL detachment that wants to join my VFW post. He says he deployed for Cuba during the crisis. The Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal was awarded to Marines that went there. Also seems like some were also awarded the Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal but not sure. Either one of these medals would make him eligable. His DD-214 does not show either one of the medals. He was released from active duty in May 64 and his MOS was 2761- Radio Relay Tech. What I'm trying to figure out is were the medals awarded after he got out. That would explain them not being on his DD-214. He doesn't seem like the kind that would B.S. about this. Can anyone shead a little light on this?