Need info on Military medal I found this week

[NEPA History]

I found this WWI medal this week and was looking for help finding out what this medal was awarded for. One side reads.."For Faithful State Service In The Field During The World War". The other side reads.."Presented By The State Of New York 1917 1918 1919." There is also a number stamped into it on this side, "163". I'm assuming that number would be the ID of who it was issued to. I'd like to be able to find out what this medal was issued for and possibly even find out if there is a way to find out who it was given to. Any help would be appreciated, thanks!

 

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[vpnavy]

I searched Google and found reference to the medal...

The Saint Nicholas Society of the City of New York
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WALTER LISPENARD SUYD AM– Brigade Major 1915 and Member of Council of Administration 1917 and many prior years, Veteran Corps of Artillery. On November 2, 1917, signed application as Assistant Supply Officer, and on November 15, 1917, commissioned Second Lieutenant, Coast Artillery Corps, New York Guard. On November 17, 1917, assigned to 9th Coast Artillery Corps. On November 19, 1917, elected Treasurer of the Regimental Fund. On December 26, 1917, commissioned Captain and assigned as Supply Officer, 9th C. A. C. Placed on Retired List for Commissioned Officers on June 3, 1918. On December 27, 1922, received Medal of State of New York “For faithful State service in the Field during the World War.”

 

[Retired Sarge]

It's a Veteran or Commemorative medal issued by the State of New York to WWI Veterans. Not an official Military issued award, typically worn by Veterans during parades and reunions. Veteran, Commemorative medals are still made today for just about every military action, achievement etc.

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If I was to add Veteran and Commemorative medals to my rack, it would double the size of my rack and it wouldn't fit on my uniform.......LOL.

 

[NEPA History]

Thank you so much for the link! I love finding out about the things I find, it brings the history to life for me. Thanks for the research and info!