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, signed by the secretary of defense.

To receive a 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 Ave., Palmerton, 18071-1621.

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