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Do USAF ground personnel who served in Thailand in 1972 qualify for the Vietnam service medal?
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Australian service personnel in the Vietnam war?
6,000 Australians in country at once, was their average.
How do you replace a Presidential unit commendation that was lost for service in Coast Guard while serving in Thailand during Vietnam conflict?
Contact: National Personnel Records Center 9700 Page Ave. St. Louis, MO 63132
Are thailand veteran's considered veitnam veterans?
Yes, we are. Many in-country veterans do not think we are. I was in Thailand in 1975, NKP RTAFB. Being there after the “official” withdrawal in 1973, we are really then orphans of the Vietnam war, which did not officially ended until May 7, 1975, by an Act of Congress. The last battle did not occur. until 15 May, 1975, with the USS Mayaquez Incident. In this action 10 Marines were killed (3-were left behind and killed later by the Khmer Rouge, 2 Navy Corpsman, 2 Air Force crew members, not to mention the 18 Security Policemen, and 5 crew members ( call sign Knife-13). These Air Force personnel were originally responding to the to the Mayaquez incident some “Real Vietnam Veteran” sites cite only approximately 3-5000 Air Force personnel were in Thailand/Guam and were never exposed to any danger. They have little regard for the veterans who served in a position to directly support their action in country. In 1975, there were 27,000 USAF personnel in Thailand still supporting the S. Vietnam, to include assisting in the evacuation of Phnom Pen and S. Vietnam. US personnel were in Thailand for 10 years, so closed to 300,000 served there, not just 3-5000. also, according to DCAS-Vietnam Conflict Extract File, dated April 29, 2008, the following is an official accounting of the number of US personnel killed in the Vietnam theater of war: 728 in Laos; 523 in Cambodia; 10 in China; 1,120 in N. Vietnam; 178 in Thailand; 55,661 in Vietnam, total 58,220. again, according to the “Real Vietnam Veteran” sites those who served any where but in Vietnam proper did not face any danger, say from anti-aircraft fire Over enemy territory, attacks on airbases in Thailand, being fired upon while conducting rescue missions in Lsod, Cambodia, N. Vietnam and yes S.Vietnam. All members who served in South east Asia are Vietnam veterans! in fact by an act of Congress, in respective of where on served during the Vietnam War, we are all Vietnam Era veterans.
How do you find your service record book for Vietnam?
National Personnel Records Center 9700 Page Ave. St. Louis, MO 63132
How many us Vietnam soldiers are still mia?
According to the (DPMO) Defense Prisoner of War/Missing Personnel Office as of 2/15/08 the number is listed as 1,763. This includes all branches of the service and civilian personnel.
What dates of military service qualify as veteran of Vietnam war?
The Vietnam War 'era' was 1961 to 1975.
If you served in Japan during the Vietnam War could you be awarded the Vietnam Service Medal?
No. The Vietnam Service Medal was awarded to a service member who served with a military unit participating in or directly supporting military operations in the Republic of Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, and parts of Laos.
Australian service personnel in the Vietnam war?
6,000 Australians in country at once, was their average.
How do you replace a Presidential unit commendation that was lost for service in Coast Guard while serving in Thailand during Vietnam conflict?
Contact: National Personnel Records Center 9700 Page Ave. St. Louis, MO 63132
Are thailand veteran's considered veitnam veterans?
Yes, we are. Many in-country veterans do not think we are. I was in Thailand in 1975, NKP RTAFB. Being there after the “official” withdrawal in 1973, we are really then orphans of the Vietnam war, which did not officially ended until May 7, 1975, by an Act of Congress. The last battle did not occur. until 15 May, 1975, with the USS Mayaquez Incident. In this action 10 Marines were killed (3-were left behind and killed later by the Khmer Rouge, 2 Navy Corpsman, 2 Air Force crew members, not to mention the 18 Security Policemen, and 5 crew members ( call sign Knife-13). These Air Force personnel were originally responding to the to the Mayaquez incident some “Real Vietnam Veteran” sites cite only approximately 3-5000 Air Force personnel were in Thailand/Guam and were never exposed to any danger. They have little regard for the veterans who served in a position to directly support their action in country. In 1975, there were 27,000 USAF personnel in Thailand still supporting the S. Vietnam, to include assisting in the evacuation of Phnom Pen and S. Vietnam. US personnel were in Thailand for 10 years, so closed to 300,000 served there, not just 3-5000. also, according to DCAS-Vietnam Conflict Extract File, dated April 29, 2008, the following is an official accounting of the number of US personnel killed in the Vietnam theater of war: 728 in Laos; 523 in Cambodia; 10 in China; 1,120 in N. Vietnam; 178 in Thailand; 55,661 in Vietnam, total 58,220. again, according to the “Real Vietnam Veteran” sites those who served any where but in Vietnam proper did not face any danger, say from anti-aircraft fire Over enemy territory, attacks on airbases in Thailand, being fired upon while conducting rescue missions in Lsod, Cambodia, N. Vietnam and yes S.Vietnam. All members who served in South east Asia are Vietnam veterans! in fact by an act of Congress, in respective of where on served during the Vietnam War, we are all Vietnam Era veterans.
How do you find your service record book for Vietnam?
National Personnel Records Center 9700 Page Ave. St. Louis, MO 63132
What is the purpose of the m?
Prior to 1967/68, the M16 was the US Army's "jungle rifle" and used specifically in South Vietnam. There was no qualification back then, the M14 was the standard US rifle. Prior to men shipping out for Vietnam up thru 1970, they "FAM Fired" (Familiarization firing) of the M16 jungle rifle. They QUALIFIED on the M14 service rifle. After Vietnam, the US Military (Army & Marines) adapted the M16 jungle rifle as the new standard SERVICE RIFLE in about 1970/73; replacing the M14 rifle. US Military personnel have to qualify on any "Standard" weapon that the military uses. It's part of their JOB to know how to safely use it. Qualification means exactly what it says; Qualified to use the weapon. It a person cannot qualify, then they cannot qualify to be in the military...because then, they are NOT qualified to do their job.
How many us Vietnam soldiers are still mia?
According to the (DPMO) Defense Prisoner of War/Missing Personnel Office as of 2/15/08 the number is listed as 1,763. This includes all branches of the service and civilian personnel.
What is the purpose of M-16 qualification?
Prior to 1967/68, the M16 was the US Army's "jungle rifle" and used specifically in South Vietnam. There was no qualification back then, the M14 was the standard US rifle. Prior to men shipping out for Vietnam up thru 1970, they "FAM Fired" (Familiarization firing) of the M16 jungle rifle. They QUALIFIED on the M14 service rifle. After Vietnam, the US Military (Army & Marines) adapted the M16 jungle rifle as the new standard SERVICE RIFLE in about 1970/73; replacing the M14 rifle. US Military personnel have to qualify on any "Standard" weapon that the military uses. It's part of their JOB to know how to safely use it. Qualification means exactly what it says; Qualified to use the weapon. It a person cannot qualify, then they cannot qualify to be in the military...because then, they are NOT qualified to do their job.
Why are service members from foreign countries on the Vietnam war memorial wall?
According to their "information page" only US military personnel are authorized; not even US civilians are allowed.
How many times did Roger Donlon serve in Vietnam?
He returned to South Vietnam for a second tour in January 1972 as a District Senior Advisor in Kien Hoa Province. However, after another mortar attack he was evacuated with a detached retina, but returned to active service in Thailand
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