To be awarded the Medal for Humane Action a service member was required to have performed over 120 days of duty, within the geographical boundary of Berlin, with such duty being in support of the Berlin Airlift between the dates of June 26, 1948 and September 30, 1949. Those so qualifying were also eligible for either the Army of Occupation Medal, or the Navy Occupation Service Medal, and both medals were authorized for simultaneously award and display.
The Medal for Humane Action was created for the single purpose of recognizing service during the Berlin Airlift. The medal was never issued again and there are no devices authorized for display on the Medal for Humane Action. Because of the decoration's specific award eligibility, it has the unique quality of being considered as both a military decoration and a commemorative medal.
Ribbon: The ribbon to the Medal for HumaneAction is 1 3/8 inches in width and consists of the following stripes: 9/32 inch fl; 1/16 inch white; 9/32 inch teal blue; 3/64 inch white; 1/32 inch scarlet; 3/64 inch white; 9/32 inch teal blue; 1/16 inch white; and 9/32 inch fl.
The Medal for HumaneAction was awarded for qualifying service between 26 June 1948 and 30 September 1949.
The C-54 is the type of aircraft used in support of the Berlin airlift, and the coat of arms is that of the City of Berlin.
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