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If you served during the Vietnam war in the us army reserves but were not called to active duty except for training are you considered a Vietnam era veteran?
You are a Vietnam Era Veteran but not a Vietnam War Veteran
Are you considered a veteran if drafted into army in 1966 and served two years?
Yes, if you served, you are a veteran.
If a person served on active duty from 1957 to 1967 can he be considered a Vietnam Era Veteran?
He/She is a Veitnam Era Veteran.
What does a veteran have to say about how they were treated when they got back from the Vietnam war?
Some used to say, "first I get drafted...now this!"
Do you qualify as a Vietnam veteran if you served in Thailand?
yes, technically, because there were wars in Thailand due to the vietnam war, so the person even though did not fight in Vietnam, was involved in the vietnam war and should be considered a vietnam war veteran
Was Lee Harvey Oswald a Vietnam veteran?
No, he was not a Korean War Veteran and he was not a Vietnam Veteran.
If you were honorably discharged in February 1961 from the Army after serving from 1958 would you be considered a Vietnam vet?
Unless you actually served in Viet Nam you are not a Viet Nam Veteran. You are considered a Veteran. I served from 1964-1967 and never was sent to Viet Nam, but was sent to Germany. I am a Veteran but not a Viet Nam Veteran.Additional infoVietnam vets are vets that served from 1964 to 1975 and received the Vietnam Service Metal (VSM ). The military had regulations covering who received the VSM. So since you did not serve during those dates, you would not be eligible for the VSM and therefore not considered a Vietnam Veteran. (If you had served anytime from 1964 to 1975 and had not received the VSM, you would be referred to as a Vietnam Era Veteran.
Are National Guardsmen considered veterans?
I served 6 years during the Vietnam conflict with an honorable discharge. Am I considered a Veteran?
If non-combat are you still considered a Vietnam veteran?
Anyone regardless of rank, branch of service, or jobspeciality, who served in country or in the waters off the coast and were awarded a Vietnam campaign ribbon indicating that they did so is a Vietnam veteran, regardless of the job they performed. The guy who was a chaplain's assistant, cook or clerk typist etc, who served there is a Vietnam veteran just as the combat veteran.
How do you capitalize this sentence bob is a member of the rotary club and a Vietnam veteran?
Bob is a member of the Rotary club and a Vietnam Veteran.
What actors and actresses appeared in No Unwounded Soldiers - 2007?
The cast of No Unwounded Soldiers - 2007 includes: Frank Attruia as Vietnam veteran Grace Bell as World War II veteran Edward Borucki as World War II veteran George LaBounty as Vietnam veteran Mary Lou Lauricella as Drama Therapist Lewis Mungo as Vietnam veteran Al Perrault as Vietnam veteran Janet Rilance as Sister of Vietnam veteran Robert Timmins as Iraq veteran
Who paid to build the Vietnam veterans memorial?
Veteran and non-veteran donations.
Does the wife of a Vietnam veteran get any pension after he dies?
It depends if the veteran or the family of the veteran shows financial need.
Who defined Vietnam era veteran?
No particular individual defined the term. A veteran, in this sense, means someone who served in a particular conflict, Vietnam in this case.
In what years did someone have to serve to be considered AA Vietnam veteran?
To simply have served in the country of South Vietnam while serving in the U.S. military services. Many joined the Army, so the initial service was three years. Others were drafted, and had to serve two years in the service. Draftees who came home after serving a year in Vietnam with only two or three months remaining on their 24 month service obligation were given 'early outs.' Others serving from '59 to '75 are considered Vietnam Era Veterans -- serving in the military during that time, but not actually assigned to units in Vietnam.
What makes a person a veteran?
A person is considered to be a veteran of the military if they have spent time in the military. You can also be considered a veteran of other things.
Who is considered an actual US veteran?
Anyone who served in the military is considered a veteran, war or peace
What does 'veterano del vietnam' mean in Spanish?
It means Vietnam vet (veteran).
What were the ages of the Vietnam war soldiers?
According to the VVA the average age of the Vietnam veteran was 19.
If i have a dishonorable discharge am i still considered a veteran?
am I considered a veteran if I have a dishonorable discharge
What qualifies as a veteran during Vietnam era?
Generally, a Vietnam era veteran is considered anyone who served in the military between 1964-1975. There are, however, some nuances in the case of Vietnam War veterans, who served in country during the war. They can date back to the late 1950s and early 1960s, when the US had advisers in Vietnam; also, while there were only few in Vietnam at this time, some US servicemen who served in 1974-1975 would be considered Vietnam veterans (I.e. marines present at the Fall of Saigon and US Navy sailors who aided in evacuating Saigon).
Was Mr Rogers a Vietnam veteran?
No, he never served in the military.
Are those that served in the U.S Army Reserves from 1972 -1978 considered Vietnam Era vets since some did not serve in country?
Beginning service when the war was going on is considered Vietnam "Era." A veteran doesn't have to serve "in country" to meet "Era" status.
What dates of military service qualify as veteran of Vietnam war?
The Vietnam War 'era' was 1961 to 1975.
What day is Vietnam Veterans day?
There is no day for the Vietnam vets. Instead there is a veteran day for all in November.
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