Welcome
to the
823 Badge of Honor Association USA
The association is dedicated to past and present Heroes of Liberty, each member has been successful in his/her sacrifice/contribution to this first constitutional republic in Asia. Today the *Republic of China (ROC), on Taiwan is a thriving democratic republic of 23 million FREE citizens and a beacon of freedom and liberty to the world.
NOTE: Effective 7/1/06 we ended certification for candidates for ROC awards. The Class of 2006 was our last. However we are still accepting members (see below). Since 1996 we have been gathering members for ROC honoraria. Although we have had for the most part, trips every two years to Taiwan (including Quemoy [aka Kinmen]), we are making arrangements for our return to Taiwan in 2008, to celebrate the 50th. anniversary of the 823 (1958) Bombardment War. That trip is also open to any and all.
(*unseated in the United Nations - their seat given to mainland China – communists.)
Taiwan (Formosa), if you were there?
Since 1998, the 823 Badge of Honor Association USA has made annual certifications to the Ministry of National Defense, Republic of China (MND/ROC), a list of USA candidates to receive the Honor Medal for 823 Bombardment (1958) or the (1955-1979) US-ROC Mutual Defense Commemorative Badge (or both). Those certifications ended on June 30, 2006. If you have been of service, to the ROC, on Taiwan, Quemoy, Matsu, the Tachens, in the "Straits" or otherwise (TDY, R&R or 'Nam Liberty Call is "eligibility") you are eligible to join our association.
Membership is open only to those with e-mail. We have been dues free up until the end of the ten year certification period of 6/30/2006 - that has changed as annual dues, starting on 1/1/07, are $5.00 per year. Past due members for 2007 may add their past due 2007 dues to their 2008 to obtain the UID and PW to gain access to pages at the Members Only pages.
New members must fully understand that we are no longer able to certify through the MND/ROC for awards, as the supply has been exhausted over the past 10 years. However as we commissioned the firm that made the two awards and both certificates, they may be purchased at the PX Page. Any individual can now become an Associate Member of this association (after agreeing with our Mission Statement). Those with military service to Taiwan during the periods of 1955-1979 must submit proof of that service if they are to be considered for any future awards. Dues defer the cost of maintaining the association infrastructure for our more than 5,000 members.
Dues are to be mailed to and are payable to:
BOHAUSA
125 Lochmoore Court
Winston-Salem NC 27127-8815
Attn.: Phyllis Adams
Click onto the “Member’s Only” tab, place the current UID and PW, and you will find links to the following pages
Photos - Photos from organization events, awards, and Double Ten Ceremonies are posted here.
Newsletter - Monthly newsletters are posted here.
PX - The organization's Post Exchange is located here.
Links - Links to sites of interest to members are posted here.
Guestbook - A place for members to swap tales or ask questions.
Honor Roll - A complete listing of those awarded the BoH and/or the MDCB is posted here.
Links – to other sites relevant to this association.
Our contact information: BOHAUSA, 125 Lochmoore Court, Winston-Salem NC 27127-8815, Tel. and or Fax (after 1830 est) to: 336-771-4200. If you mail us, provide a self addressed and stamped envelope with .75 postage. Our membership consists of Vets from WWII, Korea, Vietnam and later (and a handful of non military). Questions may be directed by e-mail to BOHAUSA@peoplepc.com