Medal
Photo credit: Michael Hnatov
Accession Number: C.2009.405.6
Dimensions: 3.125 in X 1.5 in X 0.125 in
Dimensions (Metric): 7.9375 cm X 3.81 cm X 0.3175 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 7.9375 cm X 3.81 cm X 0.3175 cm
Source: Kevin M. Mroczkowski
Credit Line: Gift of Kevin M. Mroczkowski
Description
Defense of Liberty medal awarded to Kevin M. Mroczkowski. The medal depicts an American flag and the Statue of Liberty with raised text: "DEFENSE OF LIBERTY | NEW YORK STATE." The reverse is inscribed: "New York State | Presented by | The Governor | Of New York State | In Grateful | Appreciation | For Homeland Defense Service | In Response to the | 11 September 2001 | Attack on the World Trade Center | New York City | Defense of Liberty." The medal is attached to a multicolored ribbon with a bar pin for affixing it to a uniform.
Defense of Liberty medal awarded to Kevin M. Mroczkowski. The medal depicts an American flag and the Statue of Liberty with raised text: "DEFENSE OF LIBERTY | NEW YORK STATE." The reverse is inscribed: "New York State | Presented by | The Governor | Of New York State | In Grateful | Appreciation | For Homeland Defense Service | In Response to the | 11 September 2001 | Attack on the World Trade Center | New York City | Defense of Liberty." The medal is attached to a multicolored ribbon with a bar pin for affixing it to a uniform.
Historical Notes
New York State Army National Guard member Kevin Mroczkowski received this medal for his service after 9/11. Mroczkowski was one of more than 8,000 Army National Guard soldiers called to duty on September 11.
New York State Army National Guard member Kevin Mroczkowski received this medal for his service after 9/11. Mroczkowski was one of more than 8,000 Army National Guard soldiers called to duty on September 11.
