New Hampshire Wartime Service Bonus (Vietnam, Persian Gulf, and Global War on Terrorism) (NH Service Bonus)
A one-time $100 payment for New Hampshire residents who served during the Vietnam era, the Persian Gulf War, or the Global War on Terrorism and earned the qualifying campaign medal.
Who it is for
New Hampshire veterans (or their surviving spouse, children, or parents if the veteran has died) who were New Hampshire residents at the time they entered service, were honorably discharged, and earned the Vietnam Service Medal or Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (Vietnam era), the Southwest Asia Service Medal (Persian Gulf War), or the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, or Afghanistan Campaign Medal (GWOT).
Focus: Vietnam era veterans, Surviving spouses and families
Before you start
How you apply: Apply directly to the program.
How to apply
- Call the NH Division of Veterans Services at 603-624-9230 (or the statewide number 1-800-622-9230) to ask about the bonus program and request the application.
- Provide your DD-214 or equivalent showing honorable discharge and the qualifying campaign medal.
- Submit the completed application to the Division of Veterans Services for certification and payment.
Deadline: The official filing windows for these bonuses closed years ago (Persian Gulf War bonus on August 31, 2002, and GWOT bonus on June 11, 2009), but state law lets the program director accept late applications at their discretion, so it is worth calling to ask rather than assuming the door is closed. (Deadline not confirmed)
Amount: $100 one-time payment
Verified as of 2026-07-05. Resources are checked periodically against their official source. Details, amounts, and deadlines change. Confirm the current information on the official page before you rely on it.