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The NDSM is the National Defense Service Medal, established in 1953 for all branches of the US Armed Services. It is normally received by ALL service members who are on active duty during various conflicts. For this reason, the associated ribbon is often called the "Gedunk Ribbon" in the US Navy - the term gedunk refers to a canteen or snack area aboard ship, and you get the medal as easily as getting a snack out of a machine.
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What is ndsm on a erb?
National Defense Service Medal
What medal is the Army NDSM?
National Defense Service Medal, and it's applied to all branches. Just means you were in at a time when combat operations were ongoing, it doesn't mean you actually deployed anywhere.
What does 1 small gold star on your National Defense Service Medal mean?
A small device on a NDSM means the wearer was on active duty during more than one "war period".
What does ndsm vcm vsm ph and 1 os mean on your dd 214?
NDSM - National Defence Service Medal. Means you were in the military during a time of war or similar crisis. VCM - Vietnam Campaign Medal. Means you served in a capacity which supported the Vietnam Campaign, either directly or indirectly. VSM - Vietnam Service Medal. Served in Vietnam. PH - Purple Heart. Received a combat-related wound/injury. 1 OS - Received one Overseas Service bar. Overseas Service bars are awarded every six months one spends in an overseas operational environment. So it was a short tour in Vietnam, and I'm guessing the short length of the tour had something to do with that Purple Heart.
What is the plural of medal?
Medal is the plural of Medal!
What is an Olympic medal?
particiapation medal 1medal 2 medal 3 medal
What is the meaning of a bronze star?
Bronze Star A personal decoration originally intended for valorous service. By the end of the 20th Century it was being given out for many non-combat acts, it even became known as the "officers' good conduct medal". The value of the award was deflated so much that a metal "V" device to be worn on the medal's suspension ribbon was issued to indicate valor.
Is silver medal or non-medal?
A silver medal conventionally, is for second place. So it is a medal
Who won a champions league winners medal a uefa cup medal a spl medal an epl medal and a la liga medal?
Henrik Larson
How do you get medal?
it is metal not medal.
What is the highest medal of honor called?
In the US, the highest military medal is the Medal of Honor. There is no "degree" associated with this medal.
Isn't the Medal of Honor the highest American medal?
The Medal of Honor is the highest medal for bravery that can be issued to a US soldier.
