Medal for Humane Action (Berlin Airlift)

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1. Authorized by an Act of Congress, July 20, 1949 (63 Stat. 477)
2. Awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States, and to others when recommended for meritorious participation, for Service in the Berlin Airlift. Service must have been for at least 120 days during the period June 26, 1948 and September 30, 1949, and in the following prescribed boundaries of the Berlin Airlift operations area:
   • 1. NORTHERN BOUNDARY: 54th parallel north latitude
   • 2. EASTERN BOUNDARY: 14th meridian east longitude
   • 3. SOUTHERN BOUNDARY: 48th parallel north latitude
   • 4. WESTERN BOUNDARY: 5th meridian west longitude
3. Posthumous award of the medal may be made for any person who lost his and/or her life while, or as a direct result of, participating in the Berlin Airlift, without regard to length of service, if otherwise eligible.
4. No individual will be awarded more than one Medal for Humane Action, regardless of the number of times he may qualify for an award.