Korean War veterans who served their country honorably may be eligible for a Certificate of Appreciation from the U.S. Secretary of Defense, according to state Sen. Pat Browne, R-16th.

Any veteran who served in Korea between June 25, 1950 and July 27, 1953 may be eligible for this citation, which is signed by the Secretary of Defense.

In order to receive the certificate, a veteran must submit the following information: full legal name as used on military records; current mailing address; branch of service; rank at time of service in Korea; and, the general time period of service in Korea.

Information can be mailed to KW60 Committee, 526 Lafayette Avenue, Palmerton, PA 18071-1621.

Veterans' posts may also consolidate a list of their members who served in Korea and send it in at one time.